A Case That Encapsulates the Challenges of Practicing Vascular Neurosurgery in Iraq

Background: Despite the rich history of civilization and knowledge originating in Mesopotamia, encompassing modern-day Iraq, the recent history of the region has come to affect the provision of medical care there. We describe here a case of multiple intracranial aneurysms (MIA) that showcases the challenges of practicing vascular neurosurgery in Iraq. Issues regarding lack of resources, a strained healthcare infrastructure, paucity of orientation, and low patient socioeconomic status are discussed regarding their effect on prolonging the diagnosis and treatment of such complex and critical diseases.