Characteristics of an aneurysm of cerebral vessels and consequences after surgery

1 Signs of the disease

An aneurysm of the brain is a pathology of one of the vessels. The walls of the latter in any place( occipital, frontal part of the head) start to swell from the accumulated blood.

This site is inelastic. In the cerebral cortex there is no muscle tissue, which would spring and restrain the wall of the vessel from expansion. Therefore, the consequences of an aneurysm can be very sad.

In a person whose cerebral cortex is present such an anomaly of the vessel, at any moment a rupture of the venous walls is possible. Then the blood spreads through the brain tissue. In some places it accumulates, and necrosis occurs there. Depending on what part of the brain is damaged, this or that organ can refuse.

Also, rupture of the vessel can be the cause of death. Such a result occurs in 50% of cases. If the patient survives after the rupture of the vessel, a quarter of such patients become disabled.

Symptoms of an aneurysm are always clearly manifested, since in most cases the inflated vessel presses on the surrounding tissues. It is important to pay attention to a person's condition in time.

A patient may suddenly start complaining about frequent sharp headaches in a certain area of ​​the head, deterioration of vision, ringing in the ears. His appearance changes: appears strabismus, ovulation of the eyelids( in some cases, the dilatation of the pupil).Suddenly, seizures similar to epileptic may begin.

In all these situations it is better to consult a doctor. It is likely that after studies on the diagnostic apparatus will reveal an aneurysm of the brain. If the result is positive, immediate surgery is required.

2 Possible complications of

The operation of aneurysm removal is one of the most difficult.

During this period, an abnormal vessel can be ruptured, or a wall damage, an incomplete removal of blood clots.

Often in such cases, the consequences of surgery are characterized by the following complications:

• partial cerebral ischemia;
• appearance of a new aneurysm;
• is a difficult and long rehabilitation period.

Sometimes, after the first operation, repeated surgical intervention is required.

Even with a significant likelihood of a fatal outcome, the risk is justified. After surgery, in most cases, more than half of patients survive, some of them continue to lead a normal life, is able-bodied.

To avoid deterioration of the quality of life in the future, all patients without exception, which remove the aneurysm of the brain, should be constantly observed by the doctor.

3 Rehabilitation after treatment

Consequences of the transferred operation can go through a month. Also, rehabilitation is possible up to 2 years. It all depends on the complexities that arose during surgical treatment, the age of the patient, complications after surgery.

In some cases, the patient needs to be taught again to read and write, to serve himself. Necessary are the holding of therapeutic gymnastics, acupuncture.

All patients without exception in the postoperative period take a number of drugs that restore the functions of the brain, blood vessels and the general condition of the body.

These medications include vasoconstrictor drugs, drugs that stabilize blood pressure. It is necessary that the operated vessel is fully restored, no new aneurysm is formed.

It is necessary to take nootropic drugs that improve the blood supply to the brain, contribute to the optimization of its work. The patient also takes vasodilator medications. Help and grass.

In the postoperative period should adhere to a hypo cholesterol diet. In the diet should be absent buns, fatty foods, smoked products.

Patient should avoid stressful situations, get enough sleep. In the postoperative period, life should be measured, calm. If possible, after the primary rehabilitation is worth resting in a sanatorium for such patients.

Often after a certain period, all body functions are restored completely. The life of a patient differs little from the life of ordinary healthy people.