Treatment Options for Paraclinoid Aneurysms: Discussion

In the preceding two chapters, the authors have reviewed the literature and their experience with paraclinoid aneurysms. They pay particular attention to the indications and techniques used for treatment with open surgical clipping and flow diversion. Also mentioned were several other strategies for treating patients with these lesions including conservative management, carotid ligation, simple embolization, and balloon- or stent-assisted embolization.