How are aneurysms repaired?
Possible reparative procedures include: Standard Open Operative Repair New minimally invasive endovascular Stent Graft Repair The Standard open repair requires a large operation, a 4 to 5 day hospital stay, and a recovery of 6 to 8 weeks. The operative mortality is 1 to 4% depending on the risk profile. The long term expectations are extremely good based on fifty years of experience The new Endovascular Stent Graft repair is a minimally invasive procedure requirng a 1 to 2 day hospital stay and a recovery of 2 to 3 weeks. The procedure carries a mortality of 1% and may be applied to elderly and high risk individuals. The short term expectations are good. Since the experience in the vascular community with this new procedure only includes the last several years, the long-term expectations are less certain. Recent studies do indicate that the stent graft repair is both safe and durable. The criteria used to determine the optimal method of repair depend on the individual’s age and risk pr
