Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurisms

This is a dangerous and life threatening situation. To prevent this complication surgery to replace the damaged vessel with a synthetic replacement tube is recommended.

Rate of success and adverse effects

The rate of serious complication as a result of this procedure is 3-5%. The serious complications include myocardial infarct, stroke, and damage to blood supply to important internal organs. Additional diseases, such as coronary or lung diseases increase the risk rates.