Open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) -- a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body) -- involves an incision of the abdomen to directly visualize the aortic aneurysm. Reasons an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To prevent the risk of rupture
- To relieve symptoms
- To restore a good blood flow
- Size of aneurysm greater than 5 centimeters in diameter (about two inches)
- Growth rate of aneurysm of more than 0.5 centimeter (about 0.2 inch) over one year
- When risk of rupture outweighs the risk of surgery
- Emergency life-threatening hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding)
There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
Open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) -- a bulging,
weakened area in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the
body) -- involves an incision of the abdomen to directly visualize
the aortic aneurysm. Reasons an abdominal...
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Brigham and Women's Hospital answered:Open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) -- a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body) -- involves an incision of the abdomen to directly visualize the aortic aneurysm. Reasons an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following: