Open Surgical Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm at a Community Based University Hospital in Nepal

Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2020;18(69):96-98.

Abstract

Aortic aneurysms are abnormal dilatation of aorta. The risk factors include male sex, age > 65, smoking, coronary artery disease and hypertension. Here we report a case of infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) of diameter 6 cm. The patient sucessfully underwent aorto-biiliac bypass surgery using Dacron Y graft. During abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery anesthetic challenge is also of paramount importance and should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypertension*
  • Kidney
  • Male
  • Nepal
  • Risk Factors