Clinical experience with the use of a temporary clip for intracranial aneurysm surgery. Analysis of eighteen cases.

Although the use of a temporary clip in intracranial aneurysm surgery has been proposed by several Neurosurgeons in the past, its use today is not generally accepted. Modern surgical techniques have contributed to safer exposure and direct attack on the aneurysm. However, aneurysm surgery continues to be a direct attack on the aneurysm. However, aneurysm surgery continues to be a challenge to the Surgeon and occasionally demands the use of a temporary clip. Eighteen cases operated on with the use of a temporary clip have been analysed. The occlusion time of the feeding vessel and location of the temporary clip have been related to the outcome. There was no relationship between occlusion time of the feeding vessel and outcome in this material, whereas location of the temporary clip seemed to be of importance for the outcome in cases with aneurysms located in the middle cerebral artery.