Reference 33
Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms
Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms
Reference No. | 33 |
| Reference Name | Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms |
| Advisory Panel | Dr Ewa Piejko (Chair and MSAC member) Dr Terri Jackson (MSAC member) Dr Craig Anderson (Australia Association of Neurologists nominee) Professor Mark Khangure (Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists nominee) A/Professor Michael Murphy (Royal Australian College of Surgeons nominee) Professor Chris Bladin (Australia Association of Neurologists nominee) Ms Barbara Smith (Consumers' Health Forum of Australia nominee) |
| Date Received by MSAC Secretariat | 26 October 2004 |
| Stage 1 - Eligibility | Eligible |
| Stage 2 - Assessment | Completed |
| Stage 3 - Formulation of Advice to the Minister | This assessment was considered by the MSAC at the 28 February 2006 meeting. Available evidence suggests that endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms using coils is as safe and effective as surgical clipping for appropriately selected patients. The procedure is also cost effective when compared with surgery. The MSAC recommends public funding for this procedure. |
| Stage 4 - Decision | Endorsed by the Minister 6 June 2006 |
| Stage 5 - Implementation |
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