University of Michigan, U.S.

Minimally invasive brain surgery reduces problems that cause many strokes

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, July 25th, 2006

New minimally invasive technologies, delivered to the brain via the bloodstream and guided by more powerful brain scans, are making it easier to clear up clogged blood vessels inside our heads, or shore up weakened ones, reducing the risk of stroke.

It's brain surgery without the surgery, also called minimally invasive, or endovascular treatment. And according to University of Michigan Health System doctors who perform such procedures on hundreds of patients a year, it's allowing many patients to reduce their risk of a stroke - including those who wouldn't be able to withstand a brain operation.

One of the newest options is the first device designed...

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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2006-07-25)

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