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    What are the risks of aneurysm repair?

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  • Dr Vikram Puttaswamy

    Vascular Surgeon

    Dr Vikram Puttaswamy is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon who specialises in major and complex endovascular and vascular surgical procedures. He trained at Royal North Shore, … View Profile

    The risks of aneurysm treatment include:

    Cardiac complications

    Respiratory complications

    Kidney complications and damage

    Bleeding at the site of repair and/or access

    False aneurysm

    Pain/Discomfort

    Damage to blood vessels

    Nerve effects (including those that can cause sexual dysfunction in males

    Failure of technique and conversion to alternative approach

    Blood clots (DVT/PE)

    Infection

    Infection of the stent graft used for the aneurysm repair

    Multiple organ failure (MOF), which can be fatal

    While the risks of treatment are large, the risk of not treating the aneurysm can be worse. Your surgeon will be able to provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice.

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