Male patient presents to the hospital with abdominal pain and is incidentally detected with an abdominal aoic aneurysm. What is the appropriate management of this patient?
High-Yield Explanation
Investigations X-ray - Eggshell pattern of calcification Investigation of choice for screening of abdominal aoic aneurysm - USG Investigation of choice for diagnosis & planning repair of aoic aneurysm - CT Investigation of choice for diagnosis & planning repair of aoic aneurysm in patients of renal failure - MRI Indications of surgery in AAA Diameter >= 5.5 cm / >= 5cm in females Symptomatic aneurysm Rate of expansion >1cm/year Atypical aneurysm (pseudoaneurysm, dissecting aneurysm, saccular)