What are the risks of open surgery versus minimally invasive stenting for treating thoracic aortic aneurysm?
Like all procedures, surgery for grafting a thoracic aortic aneurysm carries some risks. These include the risks of heart attack, bleeding and stroke. The risk depends on the specific circumstances of each patient and how much of the aorta needs to be replaced. Endovascular stenting substantially reduces the risk of complications, but not all patients can have this procedure. Talk to your doctor for more advice.
