Aortic aneurism

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement or bulging of the wall of the aorta.There are two types of aortic aneurysm:

  • Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) - these occur in the part of the aorta running through the chest
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) - these occur in the part of the aorta running through the abdomen

Symptoms of a thoracic aortic aneurysm include:

  • tenderness or pain in the chest 
  • back pain
  • hoarseness
  • cough
  • shortness of breath.

Symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm include:

  • deep pain in your abdomen or the side of your abdomen
  • back or groin pain
  • pulsing feeling near your belly button.

Diagnosis and Tests:

  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Chest CT Scan
  • Chest MRI
  • Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The two main treatments for aortic aneurysms are medicines and surgery. Medicines can lower blood pressure and reduce risk for an aortic aneurysm. Surgery can repair or replace the affected section of the aorta. Standard, open-incision aortic aneurysm repair is a major surgical procedure and performed under general anesthesia. The surgery requires a long incision, from the bottom of the breastbone to the pubic area.After locating the aneurysm, the surgeon clamps the aorta to shut off the blood flow and repairs the aneurysm. The aorta is repaired by inserting a synthetic graft to replace the part of the artery that has been removed

An endograft repair is another method of aortic aneurysm repair. An endograft is a fabric-covered stent that is inserted by a special catheter (tube). It is normally inserted through the femoral artery, a large blood vessel in the groin area.

Every examination and operation related to the disease should be performed by a properly equipped hospital with the latest medical technology and professional academic medical staff. The Turkish Health Group will definitely direct you to the hospitals with the most modern medical equipment and professional medical staff related to your disease. Contact us for more information and a free second medical reference from a professional Turkish doctors.