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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
If the aneurysm is small and there are no symptoms (for example, if it was discovered during a routine physical), your doctor may recommend periodic evaluation. This usually includes a yearly ultrasound, to see if the aneurysm is getting bigger.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 28, 2008

Specific Treatments Articles

Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic aneurysm repair involves the removal of a dilated(enlarged) portion of the aorta replaced by a woven or knitted Dacron graft to continue uninterrupted blood flow through the aorta and all branch vessels.Aortic aneurysm repair is performed w...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - open
Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a widened part(or aneurysm) in your aorta, the large artery that carries blood to your belly(abdomen), pelvis, and legs.An aortic aneurysm is when part of this artery becomes too large or bal...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 5, 2009
By the way, doctor: Why must my husband wait for ...
A Harvard Medical Doctor answers a question about treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Source:StayWell
Surgery for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
During surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), the weakened aortic wall is replaced with a hollow manmade tube (a graft).
Source:StayWell
Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular
Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is surgery to fix a widened part(or aneurysm) in your aorta, the large artery that carries blood to your belly, pelvis, and legs.An aortic aneurysm is when a part of this artery becomes too large, or b...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 5, 2009
Endovascular Stent Surgery
Endovascular stent surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses advanced technology and instrumentation to treat such disorders of the circulatory system as blockage or damage to blood vessels caused by the build up of plaque(fatty...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Stent
A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, blood vessel, or other duct(such as one that carries urine) to hold the structure open.When a stent is placed into the body, the procedure is called stenting. There are different kinds of stents.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2008
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