Not necessarily: An abdominal bruit can be from an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but it might not need surgery at this time. You will need to check with your local doctor for treatment options. Some of the options do include surgery, but you must make sure your doctor keeps an eye on you, and if needed does follow up tests.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Ultrasound evaluatio: History review with respect to history of hypertension, smoking, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, weight loss, post prandial abdominal pain, abdominal angina and claudication. Physical exam focusing on potential abdominal aortic aneurysm and renal bruits.Abdominal ultrasound and duplex ultrasound may be performed to clarify size of abdominal aorta and exclude evidence of SMA and renal arterial disease.
Answered 4/13/2016
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Bruit: A bruit is a noise heard usually by stethoscope, caused by noisy blood flow in a vessel. We look for the cause of the bruit and if there is something which needs to be dealt with causing it, we act. Some things need surgery, many don't; ask your doctor what's the story.
Answered 3/25/2020
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