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How Long Will It Take To Rupture For A Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

my mother has a large abdominal aortic aneurysm and because of her age they say it is inoperable. My question is once it is this large how long before it ruptures. So far there is no leakage but she is having trouble eating because of always feeling full
posted on Sat, 31 May 2014
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It is impossible to predict when an Aortic Aneurysm can rupture. And we should not also predict.
You can have a second opinion of another Cardio-thoracic Surgeon.
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How Long Will It Take To Rupture For A Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Hi. It is impossible to predict when an Aortic Aneurysm can rupture. And we should not also predict. You can have a second opinion of another Cardio-thoracic Surgeon.