REASONS FOR GETTING AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM GRAFT
Abdominal aortic aneurysm stent grafts are performed to bypass large aneurysms in the abdominal section of the aorta which could otherwise rupture and cause a life-threatening situation.
Not everyone is a candidate for an abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft. People who are candidates may choose it over surgery for the following reasons:
- Significantly shorter hospital stay (1-3 days versus 5-7 days for surgery)
- Significantly faster recovery (average of 11 days versus 47 days for surgery)
- Avoid risks associated with open surgical repair
- Can’t receive general anesthesia
- Can’t or don’t want to receive a blood transfusion, which may be necessary during surgery
- Not a candidate for open surgical repair for medical reasons.
