Open surgery

General
1

I have not yet seen my consultant but recieved a letter saying i will be offered open surgery. Does that mean i could be given either a stent or clipping?

2

I had coiling and a stent That was put in through the femoral artery up through my groin. I'm pretty sure that open surgery means clipping.

3

Wow...never heard of open surgery term...anxious to see what others say this means...

4

i read that somewhere and it has to do with how the procedure is done, try to look it up .

5

Thanks Amanda. The letter said that I wasn't suitable for coiling. Im anxious to find out. x

6

Thanks Laurie. I will do that and If I find out anything interesting i will share it with you all xx

7

you have an aneurysm, your doctor may recommend conventional "open surgical repair." In open surgery, the aneurysm is exposed through a long incision. The arteries above and below the aneurysm are clamped to prevent bleeding while a tube of fabric is sewn to the ends of the aneurysm

8

Thanks Laurie, I now have an appointment for next week so hopefully i will get all the answers. thank you for taking the time to help xx

9

your very welcome.