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Surgical Treatment : Graft Replacement |
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For ascending aneurysms that do not involve the aortic valve, simply removing the diseased portion of the aorta and replacing it with a tube graft is sufficient treatment. The aorta is usually replaced with a synthetic graft made of Dacron – a material which is strong and long-lasting. To perform the operation, the heart is stopped and the patient is placed on cardiopulmonary bypass while the segment of aorta is replaced. The aneurysmal portion of the aorta is excised and the tube graft sewn to the remaining aorta. |
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