A blood clot in brain has always been a major threat in medical science. It is known to pose risks of various severe complications and even death. The tendency to leak maintains the integrity of human circulatory system. However, in a hemorrhage that cannot be traced, blood is leaked into the brain, forming a massive clot.

Treating the problem with drugs could be dangerous because those that are known to break down clots can also make any residual leak worse.

A new minimally invasive technique has been developed by a group of scientists at Vanderbilt University. The technique is based on the concept of getting to the problem mechanically, rather than chemically.

Researchers were successful to navigate around the critical structures to get to the clot, and then suction it out. This became possible with the help of a steerable robotic device that was introduced to the brain much like an arthroscopic probe.

A new steerable needle has been created by researchers at Vanderbilt University, which could precisely remove deadly blood leaks from the brain.

Tests have already been conducted by the researchers on brain phantoms. These were created by them to mimic the gross material properties of the brain. It is now hoped that the device would be made available to surgeons for the treatment of this very widespread condition.