What is the aortic graft?
Aortic graft is a surgery used to repair the damaged part of the aorta. In most cases, this procedure is used to repair or circumvent a part of the artery that has aneurysm. Untreated untreated, aneurysm on the aorta can burst and represent an extremely high risk of mortality for the patient. The aortic graft can be completed using a section of one of the patient's own blood vessels, a corpse blood vessel or a number of synthetic materials.
The common procedure used to connect the aortic graft is the one that includes the replacement of the damaged part of the aorta. In this type of surgery, the doctor will circumvent the aort throughout the operation. The damaged part is then cut out of the aorta and the graft is sewn to the place. The material used in this type of graft is often a stent that consists of a flexible tube of fabric with a solid metal frame inside. Alternatively, such grafts can be made of a donor blood vessel, either from one of the patients' own vascles or a corpse.
Another type of surgery uses endovascular stent Štěp. This surgery is less invasive than traditional arterial grafting surgery. In this procedure, the hollow tube is brought to the aorta until it reaches the section damaged by aneurysm. The tube is then inflated until it fits close to the artery. The synthetic graft on the inside of the damaged part of the aorta promotes the artery and protects it from the effects of blood pressure, which can eventually lead to aneurysm rupture.
After the patient receives aortic graft, there is a chance that infections may develop. These infections are serious and may endanger the patient's life. It is also possible that the clots are formed along the graft walls, which may require subsequent surgery or treatment. Complications occur more often when graft is made of synthetic materials than if grafts are used by the patient's own blood vessels.
Aneurysm is a common condition and is the primary reason why the patient receives aortic graft. IsAlso, it is possible to receive a graft if there is a significant blockage in the aorta, although there are other procedures that a doctor can try before using invasive surgery. Patients with a rare condition called Marfan syndrome can also receive aortic graft as part of treatment. In this condition, the aortic walls are thin and the risk of aneurysm is extremely high.