Open Aneurysm Repair
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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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2013
Histological and biochemical modifications after aneurysm endograft exclusion are still unclear. We describe a new model of endograft implantation on a murine aneurysm. Through thrombus analysis with and without persistant circulating blood stream interface, and new endovascular biomaterials evaluation, this model will help to better understand endovascular aneurysm exclusion pathobiology.
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Creation of Murine Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with Elastase
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2009
This video shows how to induce abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in mice via transient intraluminal infusion of porcine pancreatic elastase into the infrarenal segment of the abdominal aorta. The model has the ability to add broad insight into the pathobiology of AAA due to the emergence of numerous transgenic and gene knockout mice.
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A Murine Model of Carotid Aneurysm Formation
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2025
The present protocol describes a standardized surgical method for the induction of carotid aneurysms in a murine model through a single surgical operation.
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The Helsinki Rat Microsurgical Sidewall Aneurysm Model
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2014
Microsurgical sidewall aneurysms in rats are created by end-to-side anastomosis of an aortic graft to the abdominal aorta. We present step-by-step instructions and discuss anatomical and surgical details for successful experimental saccular aneurysm creation.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cerebral Aneurysms Using MPRAGE
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2025
Begin with a patient diagnosed with cerebral aneurysms, a condition where blood vessels in the brain bulge and fill with blood.Secure the patient’s head inside the head coil of an MRI machine. Initiate imaging. The system generates a strong magnetic field, aligning protons in the brain tissue along its direction. Initiate the magnetization-prepared rapid gradient echo or MPRAGE sequence by applying an inversion radiofrequency pulse, flipping the protons’ alignment opposite to the magnetic field.
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The graft must connect with artery that is not part of the weakened segment. These upper and lower attachment points provide a stable route for blood flow while excluding the diseased portion from the reconstructed channel. This arrangement supports durable repair and helps address the risks associated with continued aneurysm enlargement or rupture.
Temporary control of blood flow allows surgeons to work on the aneurysmal section while limiting circulation through the area being repaired. Once control is established, the aneurysm can be opened and the graft attached to the selected healthy arterial segments. This sequence makes reconstruction possible while supporting controlled management of the damaged vessel.
Open Aneurysm Repair is selected for patients whose clinical circumstances make this approach appropriate. The relevant considerations include the anatomy of the affected artery, the presence of symptoms, and characteristics of the aneurysm itself. These factors help clinicians determine whether open reconstruction is suitable rather than applying one treatment strategy to every patient.
The replacement graft may be synthetic or biologic, depending on the operative plan and the patient’s clinical situation. In either case, the material is positioned between healthier arterial segments and sewn into place to create a durable channel for circulation. The choice of graft material is therefore an important component of the reconstruction.
Recovery extends beyond the operation itself and requires careful perioperative and long-term clinical management. Perioperative care surrounds the surgical period, while long-term management continues after the initial recovery phase. This ongoing attention is important because successful reconstruction must be followed by clinical monitoring and care rather than treated as an isolated surgical event.
Open Aneurysm Repair remains relevant when an aneurysm’s anatomy, symptoms, or other characteristics make open surgery appropriate. Its clinical purpose is to establish a stable arterial channel and reduce the danger associated with aneurysm growth, rupture, and life-threatening internal bleeding. The approach therefore continues to serve selected patients within broader vascular care.