title: Ruptured intracranial aneurysm complicating pregnancy.
abstract: Three cases of ruptured intracranial aneurysm during pregnancy are presented. Rupture occurred near term in all three cases. Simultaneous elective cesarean section and clipping of the aneurysm was performed in two cases. Successful maternal and perinatal outcome was achieved in all three patients. The diagnosis and management of the cases are described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kriplani
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Relan
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Misra
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Takkar
mesh_terms: D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome