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Is surgery recommended for a 63 yr old male, who has a thoratic aneurysm that measures 4, without a change in 5 yrs.?

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Dr. Gregory Surfield answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Discuss with your Dr: Surgery for thoracic aneurysm is complex and multiple factors would need to be considered prior to surgery.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not usually: If no symptoms, no valve leakage, smaller than 5.5 and no enlargement the risks exceed the benefit . Keep, the followup.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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A member asked:

Is surgery recommended for a 63 yr old male, who has a thoratic aneurysm that measures 4, without a change in 5 yrs.?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Surfield answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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