Aortic aneurysm, a prevalent arterial condition, is a significant public health concern, with a mortality rate of 80% to 90% in ruptured cases. Timely diagnosis and management play a crucial role in preventing complications. Dr.Kaushik Mukherjee andDr Shubhabrata Banerjee emphasize the importance of raising awareness, particularly among individuals aged 65 to 75 years, especially those with a history of smoking, who should undergo screening at least once.
Minimally-invasive endovascular surgery, which uses an expandable stent graft to treat aortic aneurysms, eliminates the need for direct surgery and requires minimal chest or abdominal incisions. Speaking about this, Dr.Kaushik Mukherjee HOD-Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, AMRI Hospital, Dhakuria, said, “Abdominal aortic aneurysms are silent killers because when they grow, they rupture, leading to inevitable mortality”.
Complex Thoracic and Aortic aneurysm can nowadays be treated by hybrid technique. This includes minimal incision open surgery combined with endovascular techniques to achieve rapid recovery and minimal hospital stay. Dr.Shubhabrata Banerjee , Consultant-Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, AMRI Hospital, Dhakuria said, “The chances of recovery are also more and the person can go back to normalcy earlier with proper care and precautions compared to open repair.”
