What is an abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy and bypass?
An abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy and bypass is a procedure in which the doctor repairs or removes an aneurysm in the aorta. The aorta is the main artery from the heart to the body. An aneurysm is a weak spot that balloons out from the wall of a blood vessel. Aneurysms can burst and cause internal bleeding, in which case there is a high risk of death and emergency surgery may be necessary. This procedure is performed to repair the aneurysm and divert the flow of blood across the weak part of the aorta before the aneurysm becomes a more serious problem. Examples of alternatives to this surgery are: measures to control high blood pressure placement of bypass grafts for certain types of aneurysms under x-ray control choosing not to have treatment, recognizing the risks of your condition. You should ask your doctor about these choices.
