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basilar top aneurysm Aneurysms of the basilar trunk artery are extremely rare, accounting for only 2.1 percent of all intracranial aneurysms. They are most commonly diagnosed in persons over 60, have a slight male predominance, and are linked to high morbidity and mortality. A type of posterior circulation cerebral aneurysm that accounts for just a small percentage of all aneurysms, with the majority occurring in the anterior circulation. Cerebral aneurysms are commonly found near bifurcations, such as this one, where the posterior cerebral artery is immediately posterior. Ruptured basilar tip aneurysms can cause deadly subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), with a fatality rate of up to 23%. A big basilar artery aneurysm presenting as a stroke is extremely uncommon. The consequences and prognostic implications of this disorder necessitate examination and recognition. Fusiform aneurysms are most common in severely atherosclerotic basilar arteries, and atherosclerotic disease is most often the cause of mortality. A neurysm flow diverter treatment What does flow diversion entail? Instead of inserting a device inside the aneurysm sac, as with coiling, a flow diversion device is placed in the parent blood artery to divert blood flow away from the aneurysm. What is the procedure for flow diversion/Pipeline? Slide for flow diversion The Pipeline stent is being inserted. A microcatheter is steered through the aneurysm without needing to enter it during a flow - diversion/Pipeline treatment. Then, in the parent blood vess el where the aneurysm is situated, the flow - diverting device (Pipeline Embolization Device) is deployed across the neck of the aneurysm. The blood flow to the aneurysm is reduced almost immediately, and the aneurysm closes completely between 6 weeks and 6 months after the treatment. Reasons for performing flow diversion An unruptured brain aneurysm may be treated using a flow diversion technique. Flow diversion is one way for avoiding the most risky phase of endovascular aneurysm treatment: entering the an eurysm. By not putting a device into the aneurysm, the chance of it rupturing during surgery is considerably reduced. For wide - necked side - wall aneurysms, flow diverters are employed to provide a curative endovascular therapy option. 1 – 4 The majority of t he high - quality data available for these devices comes from the treatment of large and enormous aneurysms. The flow of blood from the parent artery into the aneurysm is disrupted by a flow - diverter stent, which gradually slows the flow of blood into the an eurysm and, over time, prevents blood from entering the aneurysm altogether. Doctors do not need to operate on the aneurysm during flow diversion. Doctors doing this procedure include: To observe your blood vessels clearly, use modern imaging technologie s and radioactive contrast dye. Pass a catheter through your blood vessels until it reaches the aneurysm's location. The flow of blood from the parent artery into the aneurysm is disrupted by a flow - diverter stent, which gradually slows the flow of blood i nto the aneurysm and, over time, prevents blood from entering the aneurysm altogether. Place a stent, a small, clever device, in the parent blood vessel of the aneurysm, where the aneurysm developed, with care. This redirects blood flow away from the aneu rysm, guaranteeing that it is no longer a threat to your health.