Blister aneurysms are rare lesions characterized by a bleb-like appearance in combination with prominent fragility. They mainly affect the supraclinoid internal carotid artery and they are often thought of as dissecting or even false lesions. Treatment of such lesions has been a matter of debate during the past few years with authors competing, in an ever changing field, for best results. Both surgical and endovascular modalities have been tried, with every technique having though its own limitations and pitfalls. Our article presents a small series of five blister cases, all treated by surgical means (clipping). We also review the relevant literature presenting a brief overview of available surgical options.
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