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Reasons for Abdominal an Aneurysm Open Repair
Reasons for the Procedure
Reasons an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To prevent the risk of rupture
- To relieve symptoms
- To restore a good blood flow
- Size of aneurysm greater than 5 centimeters in diameter (about two inches)
- Growth rate of aneurysm of more than 0.5 centimeter (about 0.2 inch) over one year
- When risk of rupture outweighs the risk of surgery
- Emergency life-threatening hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding)
There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
Learn more about what to expect during an abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair: