Brain
St. Mary's of Michigan has an established reputation for providing care to patients with some of the most complex neurological conditions requiring intracranial (brain) surgery.
Some of the more common brain surgeries include:
- Craniotomy for tumor, aneurysm, or blood clot removal
- Ventriculostomy
- Shunt Insertion (hydrocephalus)
St. Mary's of Michigan experts also excel in treating aneurysms:
- Performed first brain aneurysm coiling procedure in the region
- One of only three hospitals in Michigan to perform the Pipeline procedure -- for patients who can't be treated by open surgical procedure or by coiling
