Are there new breakthroughs for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm surgeries?

Posted by suzie71 @suzie71, Dec 10, 2023

I have a AAA, and I am being monitored for the size. It has stayed stable now for 3 years with a 3.9 Cm in size. My fear is that I know the surgery is one of the hardest surgeries to have. I know years ago that survival was very slim, but I would like to know what to expect now if I have to undergo the surgery at some point,

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mwendt54 | @mwendt54 | Sep 23 1:57pm

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@thevikole
Not that I’m aware of.

kebrpa20 | @kebrpa20 | Sep 24 10:22pm

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@cyn22 A Pill?? That wont happen in my life time. My aneurysm is herditary .My two brothers died from them. I dont think Drs tell the truth. they do start growing larger again and that is why you need ct scan every year.

cyn22 | @cyn22 | Sep 25 2:16pm

In reply to @kebrpa20 "@cyn22 A Pill?? That wont happen in my life time. My aneurysm is herditary .My two..." + (show)

@kebrpa20 Thank you! Im always worried 😔

maverick1791 | @maverick1791 | Sep 27 12:18pm

In reply to @jetdoc "Good day, Just over a year ago I had an EVAR procedure done to repair an..." + (show)

@jetdoc
I just got done with the same procedure. Im 71 & I had a 6.3cm AAA when I had the EVAR surgery. In & out of the hospital in 28 hrs. The side affects were minimal. No pain & minimal scarring near my groin area. Two 1/2” scars. Also had a sore throat from the oxygen tubes. Had 2 follow up scans; Ultrasound & CT Scan to check for endoleaks & graph movement. All turned out great!
Just started to get back to working out.
Will meet with surgeon on 9/29 to discuss future follow up maintenance.
There’s a moral to my story;
I never experienced any pain or internal bleeding. I only took this test as Medicare offers this Ultrasound ONCE free of charge. I was a smoker for 40 yesrs so I was high risk.
Today, I thank God for giving me the knowledge to make this life saving decision.
DONT WAIT!

mwendt54 | @mwendt54 | Sep 28 2:08pm

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@maverick1791
Congratulations to you on your successful outcome! My husband turned 70 last week and has his EVAR surgery scheduled for 10/8/25. His aneurysm is 5.2 cm and has been watched every 6 months for a few years. It was found accidentally after a family member was diagnosed with a genetic mutation called Loeys-Dietz syndrome which causes aneurysms. We feel very fortunate to have found this out. I’m particularly encouraged by your result and no endless or other complications from the surgery so far. It causes a lot of stress worrying about complications from this surgery. Best wishes for continued good health for you and thank you for posting.