Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Summary
TLDRThis script outlines the surgical procedures for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, a condition where the abdominal aorta bulges due to high blood pressure. Two methods are described: open repair, involving a large incision and graft placement, and endovascular repair, a minimally invasive approach using a stent graft. The script details the pre-surgery preparations, anesthesia, surgical steps, and post-operative care, highlighting the differences in recovery times between the two procedures.
Takeaways
- 🩺 The abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure to prevent the rupture of a bulging area in the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the body.
- 🔍 The aorta is divided into four parts: ascending aorta, aortic arch, thoracic aorta, and abdominal aorta, with the abdominal aorta being the last and largest section.
- 📏 An open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is performed when the aorta's diameter exceeds 2 inches or if symptoms like intense abdominal pain are present.
- 💉 Before surgery, an IV line is started for fluids, antibiotics, and anesthesia; a breathing tube and a bladder catheter may also be inserted.
- ✂️ The open surgical repair involves an incision from the breastbone to below the navel, locating the aneurysm, and clamping the aorta above and below it.
- 🧵 The surgeon sews an artificial graft, the same size and shape as a healthy aorta, into place and stitches the aneurysm wall closed over the graft.
- 🛑 Endovascular aneurysm repair is a minimally invasive procedure used for patients with severe heart disease or increased surgical risk.
- 🩹 In endovascular repair, a small incision is made in the groin, and a guide wire is inserted into the femoral artery to guide a catheter with a stent graft to the aneurysm site.
- 🔄 The stent graft is opened within the aneurysm, held in place with hooks and stents, redirecting blood flow away from the aneurysm sac.
- ⏱️ The open procedure typically takes 4 to 6 hours, while the endovascular procedure takes about 2 to 3 hours.
- 🏥 Post-surgery recovery for an open procedure involves a 5 to 10-day hospital stay, whereas the endovascular procedure usually requires a shorter stay of 2 to 3 days.
Q & A
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
-An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging area in the abdominal section of the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the lower regions of the body.
Why is an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair necessary?
-An abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is necessary to prevent the rupture of the bulging area in the aorta, which can be life-threatening.
What are the four parts of the aorta?
-The aorta is divided into the ascending aorta, aortic arch, thoracic aorta, and abdominal aorta.
How does the abdominal aorta differ from other sections of the aorta?
-The abdominal aorta is the last and largest section of the aorta, supplying blood to the lower regions of the body, including the organs in the abdomen and pelvis.
What are the indications for open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
-Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is indicated when the diameter of the aorta exceeds 2 inches or if a patient is experiencing symptoms like intense abdominal pain or an abnormally prominent abdominal pulsation.
What happens during the open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair procedure?
-During the open repair, the surgeon makes an incision, locates the aneurysm, clamps the aorta, sews an artificial graft into place, and stitches the wall of the aneurysm closed over the graft.
What is an endovascular aneurysm repair?
-Endovascular aneurysm repair is a minimally invasive procedure used for patients with severe heart disease or those at increased surgical risk, where a stent graft is inserted into the blood vessels to reinforce the aorta.
How is the endovascular stent graft inserted during the procedure?
-The endovascular stent graft is inserted by making a small incision in the groin, inserting a guide wire and catheter, and then passing the compressed graft through the catheter to the aneurysm site.
What is the difference in recovery time between open and endovascular procedures?
-The usual hospital stay for an open procedure is 5 to 10 days, while the stay for an endovascular procedure is usually shorter at two to three days.
What are the steps taken to ensure patient safety during the surgical procedures?
-Safety measures include starting an IV line for fluids and antibiotics, administering general anesthesia or regional anesthesia, inserting a breathing tube and a bladder catheter, and monitoring kidney function.
Outlines
🩺 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
The paragraph discusses the surgical procedure for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a bulging in the abdominal section of the aorta. The aorta, being the body's largest artery, is divided into four parts, with the abdominal aorta being the last and largest, supplying blood to the lower body. When the aortic wall weakens and bulges, it's termed an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The surgical repair involves either an open procedure, where an incision is made from the breastbone to below the navel, and an artificial graft is sewn in place over the aneurysm, or an endovascular procedure, which is less invasive and involves inserting a stent graft through the femoral artery to the aneurysm site. Both procedures aim to reinforce the aortic wall and prevent rupture, with the open procedure typically taking 4 to 6 hours and the endovascular around 2 to 3 hours.
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Keywords
💡Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
💡Aorta
💡Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
💡Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
💡Aneurysm
💡Artificial Graft
💡General Anesthesia
💡Femoral Artery
💡Stent Graft
💡Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
💡Hospital Stay
Highlights
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure to prevent the rupture of a bulging aorta.
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, receiving blood directly from the left ventricle.
The abdominal aorta is the last and largest section of the aorta, supplying blood to the lower body.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a condition where the abdominal aorta wall bulges outward.
Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is performed when the aorta diameter exceeds 2 inches or with symptoms.
Before surgery, an IV line is started for fluids, antibiotics, and anesthesia.
General anesthesia is used for the open surgical repair, ensuring the patient is asleep during the procedure.
A breathing tube is inserted to assist with breathing during the operation.
A catheter is used to drain urine and monitor kidney function.
The surgeon makes an incision from the breastbone to below the navel to access the aneurysm.
An artificial graft is sewn into place to reinforce the aorta's walls.
The abdominal incision is closed with stitches after graft placement.
Endovascular aneurysm repair is a minimally invasive procedure for high-risk patients.
IV line is also started before the endovascular procedure for fluids and antibiotics.
General anesthesia or regional anesthesia may be used for the endovascular procedure.
A small incision in the groin allows for the insertion of a guide wire and catheter to the aneurysm site.
An endovascular stent graft is compressed and passed through the catheter to the aneurysm.
The stent graft is opened and held in place with metallic hooks and stents.
Additional graft components may be inserted to extend into the blood vessels supplying the legs.
The procedure redirects blood flow through the graft, relieving pressure on the aneurysm.
Post-procedure recovery includes removal of the breathing tube and transfer to the ICU.
Hospital stay for open surgery is typically 5 to 10 days, while endovascular is 2 to 3 days.
Transcripts
your surgeon will perform an abdominal
aortic aneurysm repair to prevent the
rupture of a bulging area of your aorta
the largest artery in the body is the
aorta which is attached to the heart and
receives blood directly from the left
ventricle or main pumping chamber the
aorta is divided into four parts the
ascending aorta aortic Arch thoracic
aorta and the abdominal aorta
the abdominal aorta is the last and
largest section of the aorta IT Supplies
blood to the lower regions of your body
including the organs in the abdomen and
pelvis the abdominal aorta ends around
Naval level where it splits into the two
iliac arteries that carry blood to the
legs the aorta has a thick wall so it
can withstand the high pressure of blood
being pumped from the heart over time
the wall of the aorta May weak
slowly bulging outward like a balloon
when this condition occurs in the
abdominal region it is called an
abdominal aortic aneurysm your surgeon
will perform an open abdominal aortic
aneurysm repair when the diameter of
your aorta exceeds 2 in or if you're
having symptoms such as intense
abdominal pain or an abnormally
prominent abdominal pulsation before the
open procedure an IV line will be
started to provide you with fluids
antibiotics and anesthesia a traditional
open surgical repair is performed under
general anesthesia which means you will
be asleep for the duration of the
procedure a breathing tube will be
inserted through your mouth and into
your windpipe to help you breathe during
the operation when you're asleep a
catheter will be inserted into your
bladder to drain your urine and monitor
your kidney function your surgeon will
Begin by making an incision from the
breast bone to below the navl he or she
will then locate the aneurysm and clamp
the aorta just above and below it your
surgeon will then open the aneurysm and
sew an artificial graft the same size
and shape as a healthy aorta into
place your surgeon will Stitch the wall
of the aneurysm closed over the newly
placed graft
The graft will reinforce the walls of
the aorta your surgeon will close the
abdominal incision with stitches the
total length of this procedure is
usually 4 to 6 hours your surgeon will
perform endovascular aneurism repair a
newer minimally invasive procedure if
you have severe heart disease or are at
increased surgical risk due to age or
other medical
conditions before the endovascular
procedure as with the open procedure an
IV line will be started to provide you
with fluids and
antibiotics you may receive general
anesthesia or you may receive a sedative
in an epidural or Regional anesthesia to
numb only the lower half of your body
your surgeon will Begin by making a
small incision in your groin over your
femoral artery then he or she will
insert a guide wire into the artery and
gently push it up toward the sight of
your
aneurysm a catheter or Hollow tube will
be passed over the guide wire and pushed
toward your
aneurysm using live X-ray pictures as a
guide your surgeon will pass an
endovascular stent graft a compressed
Fabric and metal tube through the
catheter to the aneurysm then he or she
will open the graft which will be held
in place with metallic hook and
stance your surgeon May insert
additional graft components to extend
the graft into the blood vessels
supplying your
legs once the graft is in place your
blood will flow through it not into the
surrounding aneurysm Sac which will
remove the pressure from your
aneurysm finally your surgeon will
remove the catheters and close the
incisions in your groin the procedure
will generally Take 2 to 3
hours after your procedure if you had a
breathing tube it will be removed and
you will be taken to the Intensive Care
Unit for Recovery you will receive
fluids and nutrition through your IV you
may also have a tube inserted through
your nose and into your stomach to
remove secretions until your intestines
regain normal functioning the usual
Hospital stay for an open procedure is 5
to 10 days while the stay for an
endovascular procedure is usually
shorter at two to 3 days
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