أم دم أبهرية Aortal aneurysm

Thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms that are
1.large
2.causing symptoms
3.rapidly getting bigger are considered at risk of rupturing

Abdominal aortic aneurysms

In men, surgery is typically recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysms that are causing symptoms or that are 5.5 cm or larger in diameter.
In women, surgery may be recommended for smaller aneurysms

Surgery is also recommended for small aneurysms that have grown more than .5 cm within 6 months.

other factors also may include older age or medical problems that make surgery more dangerous.

Thoracic aortic aneurysms

* If the aneurysm is located where the aorta ascends up out of the heart, surgery is recommended when it reaches 5.5 to 6.0 cm in diameter.
* If the aneurysm is located where the aorta begins to descend, surgery is recommended when it reaches 6.0 cm in diameter.
* In those with Marfan's syndrome, surgery is recommended when the aneurysm reaches 5.5 cm in diameter.
* If the aneurysm causes significant aortic regurgitation, surgery is recommended.