The case for family screening for intracranial aneurysms.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
Given that relatives of patients with intracranial aneurysms (IAs) or subarachnoid hemorrhage have a greater risk of harboring an aneurysm, family screening has become a common practice in neurosurgery. Unclear data exist regarding who should be screened and at what age and interval screening should occur. Multiple factors including the natural history of IAs, the risk of treatment, the cost of screening, and the psychosocial impact of finding an aneurysm should be taken into account when family screening is considered. In this paper, the authors review the current literature regarding risk factors and natural history of sporadic and familial aneurysms. Based on these data the authors assess current recommendations for screening and propose their own recommendations.
Volume
31
Issue
6
First Page
8
Last Page
8
ISSN
1092-0684
Published In/Presented At
Chalouhi, N., Chitale, R., Jabbour, P., Tjoumakaris, S., Dumont, A. S., Rosenwasser, R., & Gonzalez, L. F. (2011). The case for family screening for intracranial aneurysms. Neurosurgical focus, 31(6), E8. https://doi.org/10.3171/2011.9.FOCUS11210
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22133176
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article