Thoracic Aorta Surgery in Chandigarh
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What is Thoracic Aorta Surgery?
Repair or replacement of the thoracic aorta affected by aneurysm or dissection
4-8 hours
10-14 days
6-12 weeks
₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000
General
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Why Thoracic Aorta Surgery Is Needed
This surgery is performed for thoracic aortic aneurysms, a weakened, ballooning section of the aorta in the chest, or aortic dissections, a tear in the aortic wall, both usually linked to long-standing high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, or connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome. Trauma can also damage the thoracic aorta and require repair.
Signs You May Need Thoracic Aorta Surgery
Warning signs include sudden, severe chest or upper back pain often described as tearing or ripping, difficulty breathing, and in an aneurysm, sometimes no symptoms at all until it's found on imaging — a sudden severe onset of these symptoms indicates a possible life-threatening dissection or rupture requiring emergency care.
Types of Thoracic Aorta Surgery
Repair can be done as open surgery, replacing the diseased segment with a synthetic graft, often needing cardiopulmonary bypass for the ascending aorta, or thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), a less invasive stent-graft technique used for suitable descending aorta cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this always emergency surgery?
Not always — an aneurysm found incidentally on a scan may be repaired electively once it reaches a certain size, but a dissection or rupture requires immediate emergency surgery.
How is the type of repair decided?
The choice between open surgery and a stent-graft (TEVAR) depends on the exact location and shape of the aortic problem and the patient's overall health — a cardiothoracic or vascular surgeon will determine the best approach.
What is the recovery like?
Recovery from open thoracic aorta surgery is significant, often 6-12 weeks, given the complexity of the operation, while TEVAR generally has a somewhat shorter recovery.
Can this condition run in families?
Yes, connective tissue disorders and some aneurysm tendencies can be hereditary, so family members of affected patients may be advised to get screened.
What follow-up is required afterward?
Lifelong blood pressure control and regular imaging to monitor the aorta and any remaining unrepaired segments are essential after this surgery.