How long is the hospitalization required for endovascular repair of a brain aneurysm?
The vast majority of cases require a hospitalization of roughly 24 hours. Usually, the patient is admitted early the morning of the procedure, which is done under general anesthesia and typically takes 1-3 hours. Following recovery from anesthesia, the patient is admitted to the hospital for observation, during which he or she can eat, relax and watch TV. Typically discharge home is first thing the next morning.
