“Can an abdominal aneurysm be fixed?”
I have an abdominal aneurysm. Can an abdominal aneurysm be fixed?
7 Answers
Yes. Aneurysms can be fixed.
Not all aneurysms need to be fixed. It depends on the size and location. In the abdominal aorta which is what I assume you have... we usually wait for the aneurysm to reach at least 5 cm before fixing.
There are 2 ways to fix them. Either we repair with minimally invasive or endovascular surgery by placing a stent inside the artery, or we repair directly with open surgery (traditional surgery).
Go. Get checked by a vascular surgeon.
Not all aneurysms need to be fixed. It depends on the size and location. In the abdominal aorta which is what I assume you have... we usually wait for the aneurysm to reach at least 5 cm before fixing.
There are 2 ways to fix them. Either we repair with minimally invasive or endovascular surgery by placing a stent inside the artery, or we repair directly with open surgery (traditional surgery).
Go. Get checked by a vascular surgeon.
yes
Yes. In general they can be fixed. You should be evaluated by a vascular surgeon to see if you need to have it fixed at this time.
Dr. Rajesh Malik
Vascular Surgeon
Yes. There are criteria for fixing it. You should see a vascular surgeon for options.
Yes, abdominal aneurysms can be fixed! However, they dont all need to be. We recommend waiting until the aneurysm is large enough (usually 5.5 cm) to be worth the risks of the repairmany smaller aneurysms do not grow and are not at risk of rupture, and it is not worth the risks of surgery to fix smaller aneurysms.
Yes. Should see certified Vascular Surgeon. There may be several options for repair
Yes it can. You find a vascular surgeon to evaluate you and discuss your options.
