Doctor Shimon MaimonHead of the Interventional Neuroradiology Department
At the Top Ichilov clinic, the diagnosis and treatment of brain vessel aneurysms are performed only by world-renowned neurosurgeons, using the latest gentle methods: stenting, balloon placement, or the introduction of microscopic coils into the artery via a catheter. Thanks to these unique techniques and innovative technologies, the clinic's doctors can eliminate the aneurysm once and for all and return the patient to an active lifestyle without compromising the functionality of vital areas of the brain.
Attention parents of young patients: Doctors from the former CIS countries lack experience in performing stenting operations on children's brain vessels and are also not skilled in postoperative rehabilitation. Additionally, for certain aneurysms, special stents, such as pipelineshild, are not certified in some countries, including Russia.
Among the neurosurgeons at Top Ichilov treating brain vessel aneurysms, Doctor Shimon Maimon ranks first, head of the Interventional Neuroradiology Department, a world-renowned specialist in endovascular methods of treating brain vessels, a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, and an honorary member of the International Association of Neurosurgeons.
The best specialists in Israel: world-class neuro-ophthalmologists use special visual tests to detect problems at the earliest stage, leading neuroradiologists employ the latest videoangiography devices for this purpose.
The Top Ichilov Clinic is equipped with the latest scientific and technical advancements
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Brain Aneurysm: Successful Treatment in Israel
Monitoring and Symptom Relief
Not all types of aneurysms require immediate treatment; in many cases, the doctor limits treatment to medications and monitoring the patient at the clinic.
Medication for brain aneurysms in Israel aims to relieve symptoms of functional disturbances caused by the aneurysm. Doctors use pain relievers to alleviate headaches and medications to relieve the patient from seizure syndrome, as well as drugs that support cerebral circulation.
Aneurysm Removal Surgery
The operating room of the Interventional Neuroradiology Department is equipped with the latest imaging tools that provide detailed two-dimensional or three-dimensional images of the vascular system, such as the ICG videoangiography system, the latest microdoppler devices, and many others. These tools allow precise tracking of catheter movement from any angle. The devices can achieve a magnification of 50 times. To create a navigation map, a special dye is injected into the blood vessels. With a detailed schematic in front of them, doctors can accurately guide the catheter to the desired location and, depending on the type of aneurysm, make decisions regarding the appropriate therapy.
At Top Ichilov, the following methods are used for surgical removal of brain vessel aneurysms:
Clipping. During this operation, a small hole is made in the skull through which the neurosurgeon places a microscopic clip that closes and supports the aneurysm site.- Minimally Invasive Catheterization (Coiling). A catheter is inserted in the groin area and then guided through the artery to the neck and further into the brain. This minimally invasive method does not require open surgery; it is the most effective and modern, allowing for the rapid treatment of brain aneurysms and preventing undesirable health consequences. Platinum microcoils are introduced into the aneurysm via a microcatheter, which separates it from the blood flow. The aneurysm becomes occluded. This method avoids many complications and quickly returns the patient to an active life. If the aneurysm has an awkward shape or a very wide "entrance," to prevent the coils from falling out of the aneurysm into the artery they may obstruct, a special expanding balloon is placed at the "entrance" of the aneurysm, secured at the end of the catheter, which allows the coils to be positioned in the aneurysm in the desired shape. This balloon, when inflated, occludes the artery. However, any blood vessel can be occluded for 5 minutes without causing any harm to the brain.
- Stenting. If the "entrance" to the brain aneurysm is wide enough, an elastic stent is placed in it, also using a catheter, which tightly adheres to the wall of the blood vessel and serves as a barrier between the aneurysm and the artery. Over time, the wall of the artery grows into the stent, which is the ultimate goal of the operation.
The entire operation to close the aneurysm takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, unlike open surgery, which lasts 6-7 hours.
Modern Treatment Methods
- Vascular Catheterization
- Neuro-oncological Rehabilitation in Israel
- Neurosurgical Operations in Israel
- Stenting in Israel
- Endovascular Embolization
Brain Vessel Aneurysm: Precise Diagnosis at Top Ichilov
Brain vessel aneurysms typically develop without symptoms. In the final stage, they can cause severe headaches and bleeding in the brain.
At Top Ichilov, accurate diagnosis of an aneurysm takes 3 days.
First Day – Initial Examination
As soon as the patient arrives at the clinic, they are sent for a consultation with a leading neurosurgeon. The specialist examines the patient, reviews the provided test results, prepares all necessary documents, and develops a plan for further examination.
Second Day – Diagnosis
The next day, the main diagnostic procedures are performed. The main package of diagnostic procedures used at Top Ichilov to detect and accurately localize brain vessel aneurysms includes:
- Neuro-ophthalmological eye tests - the latest method of early diagnosis based on the fact that even minor changes in the brain affect the optic nerve.
- X-ray of the cervical arteries - recent data indicates that narrowing of the cervical arteries, which can be detected on a standard panoramic X-ray taken by a dentist, may indicate the presence of a brain aneurysm.
- Videoangiography – this is a radiological examination of blood vessels using a contrast agent, revealing narrowing, destruction, and deformation of vessels. It is used for precise localization of the aneurysm and defects in the vascular wall.
- A more detailed image of the brain vessels is obtained using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- If there is suspicion of an aneurysm rupture, analysis of cerebrospinal fluid is performed.
Third Day – Expert Group
For each patient arriving at Top Ichilov with suspected brain vessel aneurysm, a special expert group is formed, consisting of doctors from various specialties: neurologists, neurosurgeons, CT and MRI diagnostic specialists, vascular surgeons. The group members jointly review the test results and develop a plan for comprehensive individual treatment. After that, the group monitors the treatment process and adjusts it as necessary.
Modern Diagnostic Methods
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Diagnosis – PET CT
Treatment of Brain Vessel Aneurysms in Israel: Price
Treatment of brain vessel aneurysms is very complex and expensive in world clinics. In Israel, aneurysms are treated using the most modern techniques and technologies. The neurosurgeons at Top Ichilov are known worldwide for their highest professionalism. Despite all the advantages, prices at Top Ichilov are much lower than in medical centers in Germany (by 30%) and the USA (by 50%).
You can find out the approximate cost of aneurysm treatment from our consultant absolutely free by leaving a request on the website.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis | from $2400 |
| Surgery | from $28000 |
| Consultation conducted by world-class expert Doctor Shimon Maimon |
Types of Brain Aneurysms Treated at Top Ichilov
In the neurosurgery department of Top Ichilov, leading neurosurgeons in Israel treat all existing types of aneurysms.
- Saccular brain vessel aneurysm – the most common form of aneurysm (also known as a "berry" aneurysm). It appears as a round pouch filled with blood; it usually develops in the arteries at the base of the brain.
- Lateral brain vessel aneurysm – a fusiform aneurysm that occurs due to the expansion of the vessel wall at one of its segments. It appears as a tumor on one of the walls of the blood vessel.
- Aneurysms on the anterior cerebral artery.
- Aneurysms on the internal carotid artery.
- Aneurysms on the middle cerebral artery.
- Aneurysms on the vertebrobasilar system arteries.
- Multiple aneurysms on two or more arteries.
Only a highly qualified specialist can determine the treatment method for an intracranial brain vessel aneurysm in each specific case.
Advantages of Treating Brain Vessel Aneurysms at Top Ichilov
- Our clinic is operated by the best neurosurgeons in the world, who have trained at leading medical centers worldwide and gained immense knowledge and experience in performing the most complex brain surgeries.
- Using advanced technologies and modern equipment, neurosurgeons skillfully and expertly remove brain vessel aneurysms, returning patients to their usual lifestyle.
- Affordable prices and comfortable conditions, high-class doctors, and unique equipment – this is why thousands of patients from different countries choose treatment in Israel at Top Ichilov.