Management of Unruptured Aneurysms

The management of unruptured aneurysms is a complicated one. Few definitive data exist to guide us and sensible people often disagree about the best recommendations for a given patient. There are some data and much clinical experience. In these circumstances it seems reasonable to turn to recognized authorities for advice. We asked three experts to offer their opinions on the subject. Each was informed that he was not expected to provide new data, an authoritative review or detailed analyses. Rather, we wanted his concise opinion on the subject. The three opinions follow.