Surgical repair of an AAA occurs when the aneurysm is
a. greater than 5 cm and asymptomatic. c. greater than 7 cm and asymptomatic.
b. greater than 5 cm and symptomatic. d. greater than 7 cm and symptomatic.
B
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is usually repaired when the aneurysm is 5 cm or larger, creating symptoms, or rapidly expanding. This is done to prevent the high mortality rate associated with abdominal rupture.
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