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aneurysmal dilatation

hi ,age of my mother is 61 years
and recent CT-ANGIOGRAPHY RESULTS REVEAL the following :
aneurysmal dilatation5.7*5.1cm(TR*AP) IN DIAMETER is noted in ascending aorta
do we need a surgery right now or shud wait  because she complains no chest-pain whatsoever
she had breathlessness for the first time 2 months back;
never since then till today
please suggest.......


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367994 tn?1304953593
The decision should be made by a surgeon.  When the diameter exceeds 5.0cm there begins to be a risk for a rupture.  The condition can be without symptoms, but that does not reduce the risk.
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