2007-12-07 03:52:36 · 12 answers · asked by cmerritt32 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
i've had 2....my uncle had a successful surgery absolutely no problems, my dad did not..but it was because they clamped the wrong vessle....i'm sure they will be fine if they have a competent neurosurgeon...best wishes....
2007-12-07 03:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by in2one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This surgery has become safer in recent years with huge advances in medical knowledge.
An anyurism is a part of a blood vessel that has bulged out, and could possibly break. You don't want it to break, because that can lead to a stroke.
The plan is to access the blood vessel and repair the bulging part. The family member won't feel any pain, because there are no pain nerves in the brain. If they are otherwise healthy, the operation should be a great success.
2007-12-07 03:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. I'm a nursing student, and I had the opportunity to observe a brain surgery on an older gentleman who had 2 aneurysms. The surgeon was excellent, and the man came out of surgery and was just fine.
2007-12-07 03:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Wowzerowzer! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, my wife's step father had a brain anyurism operated on and lived many years after that. Because of where it was there was some personality change. But other than that no ill effects.
My cousin had one that burst and left her a vegatable for eight years before she died from something else. Depending on how you look at it. My cousin was either lucky or very unlucky.
2007-12-07 03:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course people survive or they wouldn't do the surgery. Google the stats on recovery or ask the doctor. My aunt had it, took some time to recover, but she is absolutely fine now.
2007-12-07 03:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there have been people who have survived the operation otherwise they wouldn't just be like "Oh we're just hacking his/her brain open, hope you don't mind." They'd let you/the family know if it was experimental or a first time thing.
2007-12-07 03:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Flavor Vortex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a surgery attendant at a hospital in Indianapolis. It all depends on the location and how long its been since the aneurysm
2007-12-07 03:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jason K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend's mom had it and survived. She has a big scar on her head but other than that she's been fine for years now.
God be with them!
2007-12-07 03:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by Marion K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never had this operation but i know it is a very risky operation and i wish u and ur family all the best
2007-12-07 04:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by lp342 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of my grandparents friends had surgery for one and he did just fine and now its like nothing even happened hes doing great just have faith
2007-12-07 03:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by **lelands mommy** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋