Neurointervention.  2014 Sep;9(2):63-71. 10.5469/neuroint.2014.9.2.63.

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Intracranial Aneurysms

• Jeong HW
• Seo JH
• Kim ST
• Jung CK
• Suh SI

• KMID: 1910760
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2014.9.2.63

Abstract

PURPOSE
An intracranial aneurysm, with or without subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), is a relevant health problem. The rupture of an intracranial aneurysm is a critical concern for individual health; even an unruptured intracranial aneurysm is an anxious condition for the individual. The aim of this guideline is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the management of intracranial aneurysms, with or without rupture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We performed an extensive literature search, using Medline. We met in person to discuss recommendations. This document is reviewed by the Task Force Team of the Korean Society of Interventional Neuroradiology (KSIN).
RESULTS
We divided the current guideline for ruptured intracranial aneurysms (RIAs) and unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs). The guideline for RIAs focuses on diagnosis and treatment. And the guideline for UIAs focuses on the definition of a high-risk patient, screening, principle for treatment and selection of treatment method.
CONCLUSION
This guideline provides practical, evidence-based advice for the management of patients with an intracranial aneurysm, with or without rupture.

Keyword

Intracranial aneurysm; Management; Guideline

MeSH Terms

Advisory Committees
Diagnosis
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm*
Mass Screening
Rupture
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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