Vascular Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is the name given to the different types of procedures are used in the treatment of illnesses, injuries, and disorders related to the veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. These procedures are usually conducted on the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body, and on other arteries and veins present in the abdomen, legs, neck, pelvis, and arms. These surgeries are not performed on the blood vessels present in the heart or the brain.

About Vascular Surgery

The vascular surgical procedures involve minimally invasive procedures, laparoscopies, medical therapy, and surgical reconstructions. Open surgery procedures and endovascular techniques are used together to treat various vascular diseases. A vascular surgeon is trained to deal with all diseases and conditions that can affect the vascular system or the circulatory system of a person. However, they don’t treat the heart and brain arteries, they are usually treated by neurosurgeons.

Who qualifies for vascular surgery?

Any patient dealing with any illness or diseases in their vascular system might be asked to get vascular surgery. In some vascular diseases, surgery might be done as the last resort or in extreme cases. Before the surgery, the surgeon or doctor might recommend certain methods or medicines to avoid the surgery. However, if these treatments do not provide the desired results, and the condition is extremely painful or causing complications in your body, you will be suggested surgery.

Why would you get vascular surgery?

 A patient might get vascular surgery:

• If the vascular disease they have is getting worse
• If the medication recommended by the doctor is not giving appropriate results
• If the exercises or the medication is causing health issues
• If the vascular disease causes extreme pain or discomfort to the patient
• If the vascular disease continues to spread and cause complications in the body
• For cosmetic reasons

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Types

Several types of vascular diseases require surgery. Some of these include: 

• Aneurysm: An aneurysm is a balloon-like structure that forms in the wall of a blood vessel, whether it is an artery or a vein. It is most commonly found in the main artery of the body, the aorta. Any stoppage in the flow of blood towards the heart may result in an aneurysm. 
• Varicose Veins: Varicose veins are the veins that become enlarged, dilated, or twisted. They allow the blood to flow in the wrong direction and are therefore considered a cause of concern. They appear to be blue-ish or dark purple at the skin surface. They are swollen and raised over the skin and can be quite painful. 
• Deep Vein Thrombosis: Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, is an extremely serious condition that happens when a blood clot, called a thrombus, forms in a deep vein present in the body. These blood clots are more commonly formed in the veins of the legs usually on the inside of the thigh or the lower leg.

Different types of surgeries can be referred to as vascular surgeries, such as,

• Amputation procedures
• Aneurysm repairs
• Angioplasty
• Atherectomy and endarterectomy
• Embolectomy
• Vascular Bypass Surgery

Benefits

The major benefits of getting vascular surgery are quick healing of the disease and less pain in the body. Also, quick treatment that can help in avoiding future complications.

Risk Factors

There are several risks involved in getting vascular surgery:

• Allergic reaction to the anesthesia
• Infection
• Bleeding
• Formation of a blood clot
• Pain
• Heart attack
• Lung problems

Contact Vascular surgery Doctors near Karol Bagh for more information.