Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic aneurysm repair is a medical procedure to fix a weakened and bulging section of the aorta, the body’s main artery. This bulge can potentially rupture, leading to severe health risks. The repair typically involves either open surgery, where a large incision is made to remove the damaged section and replace it with a graft, or endovascular repair, a less invasive method using small incisions to insert a stent inside the aorta. Both techniques aim to restore normal blood flow and prevent complications, ensuring the patient's safety and long-term health.
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Aortic aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge in the aorta, which is the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. If the aneurysm grows too large, it can rupture, leading to life-threatening bleeding. Surgeons can repair it using either open surgery, where they make a large incision, or a less invasive method called endovascular repair, where they insert a small tube through a blood vessel to place a stent. Both methods aim to strengthen the aorta wall and prevent complications.