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How long does open repair last?
Traditionally, open repair was thought to last forever. Prof Mussa explains what you need to look for many years after open repair and why it is important to keep your check up appointments.
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Open repair, the idea that it will last forever, we used to think it would last forever. However, We know that is not likely to be the case, because just above where the graft is attached, the aorta also continues to grow and form new aneurysms. And also below where the graft is attached, the aorta will grow and form aneurysms. So it's also important to follow up with an open repair. intervals than endovascular repair, but definitely continue to follow up for the growth of the entire aorta.
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