My CAA was first discovered in a CT scan performed in 2014. It was approximately 1.5 CM at that time. About a year ago following one of my periodic scans the CAA hadn't changed, and my doctor told me that it was unlikely to grow and I would probably never have to surgically repair it. I had another scan performed a few weeks ago and for the first time the CAA expanded to 1.9cm. My doctor ordered a more extensive scan with contrast which is scheduled for February.

Based on conversations with my doctor the risk/ reward for having surgery increases at the 1.8 to 2.0 cm size and the risk of rupture at 2.0cm indicates the need for surgery. Now that I am at the cusp of having to take remedial action, I would like to weigh various options. It is my understanding that the surgery is extensive, and members of this group have posted that it lasts ten hours. I think that embolization is a much less invasive option and i would like to do some research and invite comments from others in this group as to their knowledge? experience with embolization to repair a CAA. Due to the rarity of this condition, it would also be helpful to know of vascular surgeons in various locations where both the traditional surgery and embolizations have been performed.

Regards

Dennis