Advances in the Diagnosis, Visualization and Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intracranial aneurysm; subarachnoid hemorrhage; delayed cerebral vasospasm; animal models; neurosurgery; aneurysm wall biology
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2. Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Interests: vascular neurosurgery; tumour surgery; spine surgery; neuroplasticity; neu-ro-regeneration; interventional neuroradiology; pituitary adenoma; prolactinoma; ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma; cushing syndrome
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a Special Issue of Brain Sciences dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and visualization of intracranial aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). We invite submissions of experimental preclinical studies and clinical research, including original articles, patient series, and case reports, as well as comprehensive reviews and expert commentaries—spanning advanced microsurgical and endovascular strategies to novel imaging, 3D modelling, and patient follow-up.
Intracranial aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage remain among the most challenging neurovascular conditions, frequently necessitating rapid diagnosis and tailored, patient-specific intervention. Treatment paradigms have evolved significantly in recent years, incorporating surgical clipping and endovascular coil embolization techniques, while being augmented by cutting-edge imaging, 3D visualization, and mixed reality tools for better treatment planning. At the same time, concerns around cost-effectiveness, long-term surveillance imaging, the role of artificial intelligence, and clinical outcome measures continue to shape the discourse on optimal management strategies.
The goal of this Special Issue is to highlight technological, clinical, and translational innovations that are shaping the future of aneurysm and SAH care. We aim to showcase multidisciplinary contributions that push the boundaries of how we visualize, understand, and treat these life-threatening conditions.
Topics of Interest:
- Diagnosis and management of intracranial aneurysms;
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage: acute treatment and outcome predictors;
- Surgical clipping vs. endovascular coiling: current perspectives and innovations;
- Advanced imaging techniques (CT angiography, DSA, MRI) in aneurysm and SAH care;
- 3D visualization and simulation technologies;
- 3D-printed aneurysm models for surgical planning and education;
- Integration of augmented/mixed reality in neurovascular procedures;
- Cost-effectiveness analyses in aneurysm treatment strategies;
- Long-term imaging follow-up and surveillance protocols;
- Translational models and simulations of aneurysm formation and rupture;
- AI-enhanced applications;
- Patient-specific planning using computational and anatomical modelling;
- Multidisciplinary approaches to complex cerebrovascular cases.
We welcome contributions from a broad range of disciplines, including neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neurology, and biomedical engineering. With this Special Issue, our goal is to provide a high-impact platform that captures the current landscape and future directions in the care of aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage—both in clinical practice and research.
Prof. Dr. Serge Marbacher
Prof. Dr. Lukas Andereggen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurovascular
- intracranial aneurysm
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- education and teaching
- imaging technology
- hybrid operating room
- augmented reality
- cerebrovascular disease
- cost-effectiveness
- artificial intelligence
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