Can a 10 centimeter anurism be repaired?

Answer 1

I assume you are talking about an abdominal aortic aneursym. Yes these can be repaired and should be repaired when over 5 cm. If possible, it should be repaired using a minimally invasive technique called and endovascular aortic repair. This involves a groin incision in both groins and placing a tube into the aorta. The aneurysm has to have particular features in order for this to be a feasible option. The other way to repair it is with conventional surgery. But many patients have a very high rate of death from this procedure if they have lots of significant other health problems. In short these things are discussions that need to be held with a vascular surgeon and not with a family doctor or regular hospital doctor.