Aneurysm Tears Caused by an Aneurysm Clip Springing from the Clip Applier

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Abstract

We experienced two cases in which aneurysm clips sprang from the applier. In case 1, a subdural haematoma from a ruptured anterior cerebral artery aneurysm was detected. When the clip was opened for final positioning, it suddenly sprang from the applier and ruptured the aneurysm. In case 2, the clip suddenly sprang from the applier as the surgeon opened the applier to clip an unruptured anterior cerebral aneurysm. These accidental phenomena are rare but dangerous. We present these cases to help prevent similar occurrences in the future. Video recordings of actual procedures can point to potential mechanisms and help reduce the incidence of this complication.

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Murai, Y., Shirokane, K., Kitamura, T., Matano, F., & Morita, A. (2017). Aneurysm Tears Caused by an Aneurysm Clip Springing from the Clip Applier. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 44(3), 326–328. https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2016.434

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