Aneurysms Repair

Question 0

What causes aneurysms?

Answer 0

1) Most are result of atherosclerosis.
2) Trauma
3) Mycotic
4) Post surgical

Question 1

Define a aneurysm.

Answer 1

1) It’s is a weakening of the vessel wall (media )

2) With accompanying localized dilation of at least 50% greater than its normal diameter.

Question 2

What are the types of Aneurysms?

Answer 2

saccular: saclike arterial dilation communicating with the artery by a relatively small opening. (Weakening of vessel wall because of atheroma)

Fusiform : bulge around the entire vessel similar to a football. (Weakening of vessel wall because of atheroma)

Pseudoaneurysms: dilation of an artery due to actual disruption of 2 or more layers of the vessel wall. ( eg: Intima)

Question 3

What are the 2 dangers of aneurysms

Answer 3

Rupture

Exerting pressure and compromising adjacent structures

Question 4

What are the 3 main types of aneurysms and defined by area which they occur in?

Answer 4

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA) above diaphragm.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) below diaphragm
Peripheral Aneurysms