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A 4.1 c ab aeortic aneurism grew to 4.8 c in less than a year 71 yr old male. is surgery recommended? to wait until 5c seems dangerous

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I agree with you: Rapid enlargement is one of the accepted reasons for operating. You describe fast growth. I wouldn't wait.

Answered 5/18/2014

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