How are aneurysms treated?
Washington University surgeons are expert in performing minimally invasive repair of aneurysms through endovascular (within the blood vessels) procedures. In this procedure, two small incisions are made in the groin. A delivery catheter is guided via an X-ray imaging device through a blood vessel in the leg into the aorta. The graft is placed inside the aneurysm. This endovascular procedure requires patients to stay in the hospital for approximately two days, although some patients have been released as early as 24 hours after undergoing this procedure. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities after only two weeks.
