What treatment is required for an aortic aneurysm?
An operation to replace the damaged aorta is the only effective treatment that will prevent the aneurysm from leaking. Once an aneurysm has increased to more than 5.5 cm in diameter then the risk of a leak becomes significant and surgery should be considered. The operation involves replacing the affected part of the aorta with an artificial, woven, plastic bypass graft. The operation to repair an aortic aneurysm is a major undertaking and also carries significant risks.
