Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery is a procedure to treat a bulge in the wall of the thoracic aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This bulge can be dangerous if it ruptures. During surgery, surgeons either remove the damaged section of the aorta and replace it with a graft, or they use a less invasive technique to reinforce the artery with a stent. This helps prevent rupture, lowers the risk of life-threatening complications, and improves the patient's overall health and quality of life.