Application of Optic Fiber Scope for Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery

Abstract

The major cause of complications of intracranial aneurysm surgery can be attributed to difficulties in visualizing the perforators originating from the contralateral side of aneurysm and/or parent arteries. To facilitate microsurgical treatment of intracranial aneurysm the authors applied an optic fiber scope with 45° or 90° angled fiber tip. This method was applied in three patients and demonstrated applicability for visualizing the contralateral perforators.