Why An Aneurysmectomy?
Quite recently, many physicians have opted for not using surgical procedures but instead opting to use a graft with a stent placed inside of it. However, the procedure for a removal of an aneurysm in aneurysmectomy will not only depend on the location of the aneurysm but also if there are any underlying medical conditions present at the time. This is due to the fact that blood flow needs to be constant to vital organs such as the brain and heart. For abdominal aneurysms, if the aneurysm is located in the lower part of the abdomen, there is less risk to any vital organs and the surgeon will just snip out the aneurysm and can put a graft in its place. The blood flow must be clamped during this process. If the aneurysm is in the chest, blood flow is maintained using a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. The chest is split open, and the part of the artery that is affected is removed. If the physician opts to use a stent, then a small incision is made into the leg, and a catheter with a stent-g
