Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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http://www.nucleusinc.com/medical-animation This 3D animation on abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery depicts the anatomy of the aorta and both the open and endovascular procedure for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (also known as AAA, pronounced "triple-a") is a localized dilatation (ballooning) of the abdominal aorta exceeding the normal diameter by more than 50 percent. In the open procedure the abdomen and aorta are opened and a graft is sown into place. In an endovascular procedure catheters are used to place a stent graft in the aneurysm. ANH00012
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[anitafrancorsi]

This video is superb! My father in law is due for this surgery shortly and this is really very informative!

[nucleusanimation]

@anitafrancorsi Thank you! Hope your father-in-law's surgery goes well! It's a very good thing the aneurysm was diagnosed early and he is getting treatment.

[enickelf]

This is an amazing medical animation- fingers crossed I never have an abdominal aortic aneurysm but understanding the procedure makes it a little less scary

[belliebum12]

minimally invasive procedures always seem better whenever I watch these.

[hammertimeee1]

My dad passed away in 1994 from this procedure because the surgeon did not have the proper size graph/tube. It is my understanding they actually sent someone to another hospital to get the proper size part making the total operation time 11 hours, He died that evening in the ICU, he was only 62 years old. Don't go to a VA for this surgery, do your DD and find the best MD and hospital. There is no second chance with this procedure. I wish everyone who must have this done the very best!!

[fekyalcz]

My grandpa passed away because of this dissease ;(

[basemjs]

@1paar1 The lower limb can withstand ischemia for upto 4 hours (the time required for the surgery). The aorta can withstand the high pressures ( over 50% of the world's population suffer from hypertension & they are surviving just fine). Therefore, these 4 hours won't affect the heart.

[basemjs]

@1paar1 They will perform a "by-pass" which means that the blood from the aorta will enter into an external tube which is then connected to the other side of the aorta through a machine; therefore, "by-passing" the aneurysm (which would be at surgical repair during that time). This would maintain the flow of the blood to all organs throughout the surgery.

[ayamaryse24]

@TJFNYC212 whoah! so expensive! but thanks a lot!

[mrjohn395]

@TJFNYC212 Tom i had some problems with regularity too but not to much now.Have you ever had any blood work done to see if you are deficient in anything. I still get very tired but I have been a smoker for a long time that doesnt help any.I say the same thing maybe its old age but i think this type of operation takes a lot out of anyone its one of the biggest operations there is . Im 64 and live in NJ.Tom I hope you have a good Thanksgiving and feel better hang in there . JOHN

[TJFNYC212]

@ayamaryse24 LOL mine surgery and intensive care was at about $350,000.00 at last check  OMG!

[TJFNYC212]

@mrjohn395 I am doing pretty well at the 7 month point. My problem is that I still get very exhausted....... and I still have problems some problems with regularity but that has gotten better. I am pretty much pain fear and back to my normal activities: work gym whatever but I get very tired Maybe it is just old age creeping up on me. I hope you get some relief soon Tom

[mrjohn395]

@TJFNYC212 I also had the more invasive procedure 8 months ago,I still get pain in my left side it feels like

i have a brick in my side. I also got a blood clot in my leg from the surgery. Im coping by pushing myself to do the things that now give me a problem. My doctor tells me it could a full year to get back to normal if you ever

get back to normal. A lot of people dont survive this operation lots of complications. I hope you are feeling better than 6 months ago.Feel free to REPLY.

[mrjohn395]

@TJFNYC212