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?
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)
Immediate surgery
USG monitoring till size of the aneurysm reaches 70 mm
Monitor till size reaches 40 mm
Monitor till size reaches 55 mm
NEET Jan 2020