Peripheral Aneurysm Repair
Everything you need to know about peripheral aneurysm repair.
ABOUT PERIPHERAL ANEURYSMS
Some examples of locations where peripheral aneurysms can develop include:
- Renal arteries — these supply blood to the kidneys
- Femoral arteries — located in the groin area
- Popliteal arteries — located behind the knees
- Carotid arteries — located in the neck
Incidentally, peripheral aneurysms often develop in the neck and legs. The most common type of peripheral aneurysms occurs in the popliteal artery, which is located in the leg behind the knee cap.
HOW PERIPHERAL ANEURYSMS ARE REPAIRED
There are two primary methods for repairing peripheral aneurysms, including stent grafting and surgical bypass. Stent grafting involves inserting a catheter into an appropriate access point, and guiding the catheter (equipped with stent graft) to the aneurysm site. The graft is then placed inside the vessel in order to seal off the aneurysm.
Surgical bypass is another way to treat a peripheral aneurysm, particularly in the leg. A surgical bypass reroutes the blood flow around the aneurysm. Once bypassed, the aneurysm can be removed or tied off to prevent circulating blood from entering the aneurysm.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO ANEURYSM REPAIR
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: It is vital that patients keep their followup appointments. The reason for this is that vascular disease is not something that just goes away. It is a process that continues, even after any necessary procedures have been performed. Regular monitoring of your condition will be required in order to help you realize your best possible outcome for the long term.
