Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

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Vascular Conditions:

Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid Artery Disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis

Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)

Varicose Veins

Venous Insufficiency and Venous Ulcers

Treatments for Vascular Conditions:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Ablation

Angiogram

Angioplasty and Stenting

Arterial Bypass Surgery

Carotid Endarterectomy

Endovascular Stent Graft Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Ligation and Stripping

Venous Ulcer (Wound) Care

DISCLAIMER

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

 Open surgery for aortic aneurysm repair is a very well investigated procedure that is considered to carry a low risk of complications and to have a very good success rate. Its aim is to replace the damaged portion of the vessel (aorta).

General anesthesia is required for the procedure. An incision is made in the abdomen, and blood flow to the aortic artery is reduced (often by clamping the aorta) in order to facilitate the surgical procedure. The aneurysm is opened, and a graft (tube) made of synthetic (man made) material, such as Dacron is sewn in place. This graft will bypass the weakened walls of an aneurysm, allowing normal bloodflow to the legs and other organs. Once the graft is in place, blood flow is allowed to resume through the artificial artery, and the incision on the abdomen is closed with sutures or surgical staples. The procedure takes approximately 3 hours. In-hospital recovery from the surgery takes approximately seven days.

In many cases, endovascular stent graft aortic aneurysm repair, a minimally invasive procedure, is possible as an alternative to open surgery.

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Office Hours

Monday thru Friday: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Important Links

Somerset Medical Center