Endovascular aneurysm repair
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EAR) is a type of endovascular surgery used primarily for the treatment of aneurysms found in the abdominal aorta.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˌendōˈvaskyələr ˈanyərəsm rəˈper/.
Etymology
The term "Endovascular" is derived from the Greek words "endo" meaning "inside" and "vasculum" meaning "vessel". "Aneurysm" is derived from the Greek word "aneurysma" meaning "dilation". "Repair" is derived from the Latin word "reparare" meaning "to make ready again".
Procedure
Endovascular aneurysm repair involves the insertion of a stent graft within the aneurysm to provide a permanent, alternative conduit for blood flow within the patient's vasculature, thereby eliminating pressure on the aneurysmal wall and the risk of rupture.
Related Terms
- Endovascular Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery that is performed inside the blood vessels.
- Aneurysm: An abnormal bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of a blood vessel.
- Abdominal Aorta: The largest artery in the abdomen that carries blood from the heart to the organs and tissues of the body.
- Stent: A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endovascular aneurysm repair
- Wikipedia's article - Endovascular aneurysm repair
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