There are two forms of treatment for most aneurysms. The traditional approach is a surgical operation that requires general anaesthetic and usually a period of a week or so in hospital to recover from surgery. This technique is very successful, and the risks involved are significantly reduced by good preparation and expert specialist teams like the Christchurch Vascular Surgery Department.
The second form of treatment is still regarded as 'modern' although it has been an established successful technique for 20 years. The technique involves introducing a stent graft into the aorta through the blood vessels in the groin. This is guided by xray vision to the aneurysm and deployed to bypass the aneurysm internally. The procedure usually required an overnight stay in hospital, but does need monitoring after deployment on a regular basis. It is very much less risky but does occasionally spring a leak that needs to be sealed.
The second form of treatment is still regarded as 'modern' although it has been an established successful technique for 20 years. The technique involves introducing a stent graft into the aorta through the blood vessels in the groin. This is guided by xray vision to the aneurysm and deployed to bypass the aneurysm internally. The procedure usually required an overnight stay in hospital, but does need monitoring after deployment on a regular basis. It is very much less risky but does occasionally spring a leak that needs to be sealed.
