Reinforcement with gauze wrapping for ruptured aneurysms of the middle cerebral artery

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Abstract
A 2-15 yr follow-up study is presented of a series of 35 consecutive patients treated for ruptured aneurysms of the middle cerebral artery by reinforcement with gauze wrapping. Only 1 patient suffered early recurrent hemorrhage in the postoperative period, and none had a late hemorrhage. The procedure carried a relatively low mortality rate (8.6%). Morbidity was the direct sequel of preoperative conditions. Wrapping is an effective and safe treatment of these aneurysms, with a low mortality and morbidity, and freedom from occlusive infarcts.