Aortic Aneurysms

  1. Patients conditions
  2. Aortic Aneurysms
What is an Aorta? What is an Aortic Aneurysm (AA)? At what level does the Aortic Aneurysm (AA) develop? What are the symptoms of an Aortic Aneurysm (AA)? If most AA have no symptoms how are they found? What causes weakening of the Aortic wall to form an Aneurysm? Who is at risk and how can AA be screened? How are AA treated once discovered? Treatment I. Open repair Treatment II. Endovascular aneurysm repair or EVAR What to expect from open repair? What to expect from endovascular repair?

Treatment I. Open repair

The FIRST conventional technique involves replacing the ballooned or dilated segment with a synthetic tube. This requires an open surgical incision in the abdomen under general anesthesia.

Estimated length of stay in uncomplicated repairs is 5-7 days. It is a major operation and full recuperation takes 2-4 weeks after discharge from the hospital.

Major advantages are long term durability and survival. The procedure is reserved for patients with good cardiopulmonary function.

Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Egypt