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Newly diagnosed at 46 mm ascending aorta dilation (aneurysm)
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Sep 20 5:47pm | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I tried to post another question, but it wouldn't let me.
Do they Stent AAA ever ?
I've seen conflicting info on this. It probably depends on the aaa and your Dr skill. But just really wonder if it's an option, or is it a cut your chest open only option ?
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TEVAR for ascending aorta isn't done except with experimental procedures. They can to them in some cases on the descending aorta. The surgeon told me last week that the issue with the ascending aorta is that it moves a lot and the landings where it would hit the native tissue would put too much torque there. If the root is involved, its even more complicated. I have a section of my ascending aorta that is 4.2cm from the dacron graft to 4.6 on the distal end. I asked if TEVAR was an option and was told no because of that. Besides, my tissue may be too thin anyway. The section that was replaced tore when it was 4.7 and it was very thin and the root was 4.8 and it ruptured. At any rate, I am back to the watch and wait. I went from 4.4 to 4.6 from November to August.
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I meant TAA. Ascending Aorta