Aortic Aneurysm
"A weakened, enlarging section of the aorta — often silent until it isn't."
Every case is different. Get a personal review by Dr Sidhu — not a template response.
Sudden severe back or abdominal pain with a known aneurysm — go to emergency now.
Urgent evaluation pathWhat it is
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta — usually abdominal (AAA) or thoracic (TAA). Most are found incidentally on imaging done for another reason. Small aneurysms are watched; larger ones are repaired to prevent rupture.
Symptoms & signs
- Often none until large or complicated
- Deep back or abdominal ache
- Pulsatile abdominal swelling
- Sudden severe pain (rupture — emergency)
Diagnosis
Ultrasound, CT angiography, and MRI define size and shape. Serial imaging drives decisions.
Treatment
For anatomically-suitable aneurysms, endovascular aortic repair (EVAR / TEVAR) is a keyhole approach through the groin — no open chest or belly, shorter recovery. Where anatomy demands, we refer honestly to a vascular surgeon.