Weighing risks of watching waiting vs bridge stent
Hi all
I have two aneurysms on my left carotid (ICA) that are close to a branch that may be the posterior communicating artery ( or choroidal unsure). One is irregular wide neck 6 mm and the other is next to it 2 mm noodle (?) like one. I have 50% narrowing of the artery right before the two aneurysms.
I have two opinions. One from a major teaching hospital and both agree bridge stent is the way to go.
Due to my ‘unusual’ anatomy of very tortuous arteries, narrowing and artery branch it is a complex case.
Have any of you made a decision with a complex case? Similar?
Trusted neurosurgeon says risk of rupture next 25 years is 25% and the risk of surgery is 10% complication. Of that 10% there is a 3% risk of life changing complications (death major stroke)
Any lived experience to share will be very appreciated.
I am 51 and my kids are 22 and 20.
I want to have courage to do the procedure but I am so scared for my family.
Thank you so reading
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