Aneurysm clipping is a surgical procedure to treat a cerebral aneurysm, a weakened, bulging blood vessel in the brain that carries a risk of rupture. A small metal clip is placed across the base of the aneurysm to stop blood flow into it, preventing rupture or further bleeding while preserving normal circulation to the brain.
Clipping is recommended for aneurysms at high risk of rupture based on size, location, and shape, or urgently after a rupture has occurred. Your neurosurgeon will determine the safest treatment approach, which may include clipping or a minimally invasive coiling procedure.