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. 2017 Jun 15;57(6):247-252.
doi: 10.2176/nmc.ra.2016-0286. Epub 2017 Apr 19.

Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms in Elderly Patients

Tomohito Hishikawa  1 , Isao Date  1
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Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms in Elderly Patients

Tomohito Hishikawa et al. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). .

Abstract

The prevalence of unruptured cerebral aneurysms (UCAs) in elderly patients is increasing in our aging population. UCA management in elderly patients has some difficulties, such as reduced life expectancy, increased comorbidities and treatment risks, and poor prognosis in case of rupture. In this review article, we summarize the most recent findings on the natural history, therapeutic options and treatment results for UCAs exclusively in elderly patients, and describe possible medical treatments for patients with UCAs.

Keywords: elderly; natural history; outcome; treatment; unruptured cerebral aneurysm.

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Conflicts of Interest Disclosure

All authors who are a member of the Japan Neurosurgical Society (JNS) have registered online self-reported COI Disclosure Statement Forms through the website. The authors have no interests to declare.

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