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Is Surgery The Right Method Of Treatment For Aortic Aneurysm?

My son -in - law has been diagnosed with an aortic anuerisym . He said the Doc is suggesting surgery. Doc will take out the 6 in long , 5 centimeter anuerisym and replace it with a synthetic product (?) . The Doc said it is an elective surgery, but would recommend it be done soon while son- in- law is healthy and young (39 yrs old) . Any thoughts?
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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If the size of aneurysm is more than 4.5 cm then he must undergo this surgery. Surgery for Aneurysm is little safe if elective because sometime you don't get enough time or chances in emergency situations (aneurysm dissection ). Kindly consult with your Cardiologist or vascular surgeon personally for further management.

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Is Surgery The Right Method Of Treatment For Aortic Aneurysm?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the size of aneurysm is more than 4.5 cm then he must undergo this surgery. Surgery for Aneurysm is little safe if elective because sometime you don t get enough time or chances in emergency situations (aneurysm dissection ). Kindly consult with your Cardiologist or vascular surgeon personally for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.