Details of Aortic Stent Grafting

Stent graft is a tiny tube which is put into a blockage to keep it open for easy circulation of fluids and blood. These stents might be made of metal or plastic and specialized fabric as well.

May include:

• Chest, back, abdomen pain
• Blockage
• Bleeding in stool
• Aortic dissection

• Physical examination.
• Blood test.
• Imaging tests including MRI, CT scan, Ultrsound.

Mostly it is treated in minimally invasive manner which we also call stent grafting. In this way, a stent graft is inserted into the aorta with the help of a catheter. During the procedure, your doctor may also use an imaging technique called an angiogram to help guide the stent through the vessel to avoid pressure on the aorta and to make a another way of blood circulation. Sometimes, An open surgery may be required where the surgeon needs to make large incision comparatively to repair the affected aorta.

Risks with stenting include:

• Bleeding
• Blockage of the artery
• Blood clots
• Heart attack
• Infection of the vessel
• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problems