RISKS INVOLVED WITH AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM GRAFT
There are some risks when having an abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft, but fewer than associated with surgical repair of an AAA.
Since a catheter is placed within the blood vessels, there is a risk of damage to a blood vessel, bruising or bleeding at the puncture site, or infection.
You could have an allergic reaction to the contrast material used during the procedure.
It is possible for the stent graft to move or leak after treatment. If this happens, blood continues to flow into the aneurysm and could potentially cause the aneurysm to grow or rupture. Leaks occur in about 10% of patients and most can be repaired non-surgically.
