Aorta: Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the organs and peripheries. An aortic aneurysm is a condition where the aorta becomes distended and enlarged. As a result of the enlargement, the walls of the aorta become thinned out and more prone to rupture.
The gold standard treatment for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) in a fit patient is an Open Repair of the AAA as it has better long-term durability.
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