The endovascular technique is an advanced surgical procedure to treat vascular disorders. Catheters are used to access the arteries and veins and thereby to treat and diagnose vascular diseases. The principal advantages of endovascular procedures are minimal or no incision, decreased period of hospital stay, less pain, reduced risk of complications, and a brief recovery period.
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Can aortic dissection in a 90-year-old be treated?
Query: Hi doctor, The patient is an 89-year-old female. She is an insulin-dependent diabetic with a history of heart disease, found to have an aortic dissection. She became ill early in the morning and could not call for help. She was taken to the hospital eight hours after her first symptom. She has be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a complex situation, and more information would be required for further advice. Most important how is the patient's condition now and comprehensive knowledge of her stress-bearing capacity and accurate imaging reports of the aortic dissection and other diseases? The o... Read Full »
What is the recommended treatment for splenic aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, A year ago, I was told that I have a 1.5 cm splenic aneurysm after a CT scan. This week I had an MRI with and without contrast. The report was 4.2 fusiform aneurysm dilation of splenic artery, 4.6 mm x 6.5 mm splenic saccular aneurysm and minimal mural thrombus. Calcified wall with 3.8 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Splenic artery supplies blood to the spleen and it may become dilated over a small portion leading to aneurysm formation. Generally, small splenic aneurysms do not need any treatment but those of more than 2 cm should be treated. The treatment options are open technique... Read Full »
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