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Open-heart surgery is a procedure used to repair the damaged section of the aorta affected by an aneurysm. To access the aneurysm, the surgeon makes an incision in the abdomen or side. After temporarily stopping blood flow in the aorta, the weakened section is replaced with a fabric tube called a graft, which is sewn […]

Endovascular surgery is a relatively modern, minimally invasive procedure. Instead of making a large incision in the abdomen, the doctor creates a small opening in the groin area to access the femoral artery. Through this opening, a fabric tube called a graft (stent graft) is inserted and positioned inside the aorta. The stent graft helps

An aneurysm is the enlargement or bulging of an artery wall due to weakness and thinning of the arterial tissue. Over time, this ballooning can expand, making the aortic wall thinner and more fragile. Aneurysms typically develop in the thoracic aorta (chest), abdominal aorta, or pelvic arteries in the legs. When an aneurysm occurs in