** First of its kind in the Telugu states*

** Advanced technique to redirect blood flow*

Doctors successfully treated a 64-year-old woman suffering from a brain aneurysm (swollen blood vessels in the brain) using an advanced device called Trenza at KIMS ICON Hospital in Visakhapatnam. This marks the first time this device has been used in the two Telugu states for such treatment. Dr. Venkatesh Pothula of the hospital explained the details of the case and treatment given.

A brain aneurysm is a severe condition that can lead to intense headaches and stroke symptoms. The woman, aged 64, who hails from Vizianagaram, came to the hospital with severe headaches and numbness in her right arm and leg. After conducting MRI and DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography- an angiography of brain) tests, it was confirmed that she is suffering from brain aneurysm. The medical team, led by Dr. Venkatesh Pothula, a consultant neuro and interventional radiologist, decided to use the Trenza device for treatment.

The Trenza device, which is an implant, is specifically designed to address medium to large-sized aneurysms. Previously, various types of stents were used to treat such conditions, which increased the cost and required patients to take anti-platelet medications for about a year. However, with the Trenza device, there’s no need for such medications, and the cost is almost halved.

To treat the aneurysm, doctors performed a procedure called intrasaccular flow diversion. This two-hour procedure involved puncturing the blood vessels near the thigh and guiding a micro catheter to the affected area in the brain. The Trenza device diverts blood flow away from the swollen part, allowing it to shrink and heal. This approach is not only highly safe but also precise in addressing complex aneurysms. After the successful procedure, the patient was discharged just three days later, fully recovered.

Dr. Venkatesh Pothula highlighted that the Trenza device significantly reduces the risk of complications like brain hemorrhage and provides a more cost-effective and efficient solution to treat brain aneurysms.