AORTIC ANEURYSM SURGERY
An aortic aneurysm is a condition where there is a bulge in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. While arteries usually have strong, thick walls, certain illnesses or genetic problems can make them weak. This weakness, combined with the force of blood pushing against the thin walls, can cause a bulge, or aneurysm, to form. If this happens, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
What Happens During an Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Need surgery? Here is an example of how it is done:-
- You will likely be given general anesthesia to prevent pain and cause you to sleep through the procedure.
- Your heart rate and blood pressure will be monitored during the surgery.
- Your surgeon will make a small incision in your groin and insert a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into an artery there.
- The catheter will be gently guided to the site of the aneurysm using moving X-ray pictures.
- A stent graft, which is a tube made of a thin metal mesh covered with a thin polyester fabric, will be sent along the catheter to the aneurysm. The tube is collapsed so that it can fit through your blood vessel.
- Once the stent graft reaches the aorta, it is opened up and fastened in place to protect that part of the aorta and prevent the aneurysm from bursting.
- The catheter is then removed, the incision in your groin is closed, and a small bandage is put on the wound.
Benefits of Aneurysm Surgery
Aneurysm surgery can prevent an aneurysm rupture or dissection. The important part is that it can also be performed in an emergency to repair damage from an aneurysm rupture or dissection.
