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What Is The Size Of Aortic Aneurysm Before Surgery Is Recommended?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2017
Question: What is the size of aortic aneurysm before surgery is recommended?
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
more then 5.5cm in diameter.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for query.
In men, repair is typically recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysms that are causing symptoms, are growing rapidly, or that are 5.5 cm or larger in diameter.
Thanks.
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What Is The Size Of Aortic Aneurysm Before Surgery Is Recommended?

Brief Answer: more then 5.5cm in diameter. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for query. In men, repair is typically recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysms that are causing symptoms, are growing rapidly, or that are 5.5 cm or larger in diameter. Thanks.