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Aneurysm Clipping

Aneurysm Clipping is a surgical procedure performed to treat or prevent an aneurysm rupture (bleed) into the brain. An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of an artery that becomes thinner and weaker over time. When this happens the aneurysm can rupture, releasing blood into the surrounding tissue of the brain--also called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) or hemorrhagic stroke. To help prevent or stop the bleeding of a ruptured aneurysm a neurosurgeon may place a tiny clip across the neck of the aneu

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