What does TEVAR mean in MEDICAL

TEVAR stands for Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. It is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA). During this procedure, the surgeon implants a stent graft into the chest cavity. This is typically done through arterial access points located at the groin area and then pushed up through the aorta. The stent graft seals off the aneurysm from normal blood flow and helps prevent rupture or further enlargement of the aneurysm.

TEVAR provides many benefits over traditional open surgery for TAA treatment. It’s less invasive so it carries lower risks, has shorter recovery time, and less pain than open surgery. There’s also less tissue damage during the procedure which means patients can get back to their regular activity sooner after treatment. Additionally, it provides better coverage of larger aneurysms which cannot be treated with open surgery alone.

Good candidates for TEVAR are patients with complex thoracic aortic aneurysms that cannot be effectively treated with traditional open surgery alone. It is typically recommended if there’s any risk of rupture or if there’s evidence that the aneurysm is not stabilizing or getting worse on surveillance scans or exams. Additionally, any patient who wants a minimally invasive approach to treating their TAA qualifies as well.

Patients can expect some soreness and bruising in the groin area where access was made to place the stent graft in place but this should resolve within days after treatment. You may also experience some temporary sensations such as numbness or tingling in your extremities due to reduced blood flow during surgery that should subside within a few weeks as well. Patients may have increased activity restrictions such as avoiding strenuous activities until cleared by your physician post-surgery; however, most patients should be able to return to their normal level of activity within two weeks following discharge from the hospital.

All medical procedures carry some risk and potential complications; however, when comparing it to conventional open surgery, these risks are significantly reduced with endovascular therapy like TEVAR since it does not involve making large incisions in order to gain access into your body cavity. Risks associated with this type of procedure may include infection, inadvertent injury to surrounding organs or vessels during implantation, device failure resulting in continued enlargement or possibly rupture of the aneurysm, bleeding from wound sites at insertion sites and additionally vascular occlusion due to clot formation either at access points or around implanted device locations.

Yes there is! Your physician will discuss all aspects of pre-operative care prior to scheduling your appointment and address any questions you may have about tests you need prior to scheduling your procedure such as CT scans or other imaging studies required for evaluation prior to treatment.. Depending upon your individual health care needs you may need additional lab work performed including blood tests as well as review/update medications related information such as allergies or current medication list prior scheduling.

Generally no; unless patient requests otherwise anesthesia will generally be administered intravenously prior undergoing procedure so you do not feel anything throughout duration of operation even if conscious sedation techniques are used instead general anesthesia.