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Can people over age 80 have an abdominal aortic aneurysm repaired through endovascular surgery?

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Dr. TRUC DAO answered

Aneurysm repair: At that age, the risk of death is extremely high, as the body does not only have aneurysm but other vascular problem accumulated with life and the causes of aneurysm. Generally an "stenting" is done, endovascular surgery is simple, less invasive, and doe not include open replacement of the aorta segment in the abdomen.

Answered 7/1/2018

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Depends: If an 80 year old life expectancy is more than 2 years and depending on his aneurysm size and anatomy then yes it can be done by endovascular technique.

Answered 7/13/2012

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Dr. Christopher White answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Non surgical AAA repair was designed for patients at high risk for conventional surgery (elderly and frail). There are anatomic criteria that must be met by the patient. Not all qualify.

Answered 10/12/2017

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Age and endo repair: Absolutely. It is anatomy not age that typically determines who can have it.

Answered 2/1/2019

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