What is the mortality rate for someone who survived surgery to repair a dissected aorta?
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Honestly, its better you consult a specialist to find out what's best for you. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry.\n\ngood luck\n\nLove is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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I can tell you from first hand experience it's no fun. I ruptured L5-S1 many years ago and had to have surgery. I'd say I recovered to about 95% after wards. There are some new techniques now that you may have a better chance of staying healthy than I did. I have since ruptured L3-4 and had another surgery. Now I have degenerative disc disease and have to take meds every day. I tried a Chiropractor with no success. I'd do whatever the doctor said if I were you. See a good neurosurgeon.
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I had one September of last year. Unfortunately, part of mine died away. Apparently, that doesn't happen often. Up until that point it was looking pretty good and after the recovery of the surgery there wasn't any pain associated with it. I just had the Dorsi flap reconstruction (from the back) though and since then I have limited movement, muscle aches and spasms. Feel free to email me for specific questions.
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No you can not undo any damage that is done to your arteries unless you have bypass surgery or stents inserted to open up the arteries. But the thing you should worry about is the heart attack you could have with clogged arteries... Some heart attacks you will not live threw... Contact a cardiologist make an appointment, have a stress test, echo-cardiogram, and cardiac cath done to see how much damage you already have. I have taken care of may patients younger than you that has already had bypass surgery and have died of major heart attacks...
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doesn't sound good.  unfortunately the survival rate for pancreatic cancer is very low especially if it is getting to the liver.
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I almost died when I had a blood clot operation a few years back, on the operating table, that was an experience I will never forget.  Ever since then I have not feared death because I felt peaceful when it happened, not that I want to die now, but when it is my time I don't have fear and I will be with my family and friends.  :)
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My grandmother dropped dead peeling potatos at 63 years old from an anuerysm in her heart. My mother and her only sister had brain anuerysms at the age of 45.(They were both 45 years old.) My aunt died within 24 hours. My mother lived because hers started to actually seal itself closed. She had brain surgery and was in an induced coma for a month after surgery. \nYou can email me by clicking on my profile and going to my profile page. I won't give out my email address here because I was turned in for "chatting and personal whatever" it is that you receive a violation for........I will be glad to answer any questions you might have...................
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According to Medline Plus Medical Encylopedia, the 5-year survival rate is 60-75%.
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I don't think there is a known association in between dengue fever and aortic dissection, its mainly a risk of hemorrhagic death, if you are not a local of these areas then avoid going all these endemic places, good luck
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Hi, I feel so so so sorry for you, personally if I was you I would sit down with your friends family and the 2 surgeons and just ask them what is the pros and cons.\n\nSurely they will be able to give you some advice on this, you can't go thru all of this without some help or advice.\n\nAlso, ask the neurosurgeon for his advice and just tell him that you don't want to do anything without his approval cos at the end of the day it is your life that will be wrecked not theirs and not your families.\n\nAlso, if your surgeon rings you up ask him to talk to you over the phone and ask him the questions and get him to answer them, if he can and just pour your heart out to him tell him you don't want him to do the 15hr operation.\n\nYour surgeon will do whats best for you he won't let you down over all of these years.\n\nIf he did operate what would happen would you get paralyasis permantely and the blindness will that be permant whatever way you go?\n\nTry asking for a shunt to be put in I know you mentioned it in the additional details but that could save you and does that stay in their for life?\n\nAnyway good luck for this upcoming operation but please really think about it and I hope you get all the answers you need for you to make your decision.\n\nTake your time in thinking about it, it is your life your talking about here not theirs, also I have one more point for you!!!!!!\n\nLets say you didn't have these operations would you go blind? \nAnd also if you had the operations what happens in later life?\nHave you got to have it done again or will the shunt keep the fluid away?\n\nPlease add additional information\n\nThanks and the very best of luck?
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Of course. Just look after yourself. I'm a mere 30 and have just had heart surgery on my own. My ex girl friend Left for another man at the time too. It was not great knowing no one close was there for you. Am no longer scared of death now though, A side effect of being alone, no one there what's the point. The choice is yours. I'd marry if i were you. A bit more of a fight if you don't want to leave your lover behind. Good luck
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My father had this surgery after having heart problems caused by the weight. I have done a lot of research on it and have not heard of a clinical link to a post surgical link and would guess it is related to pre surgery health. My cousin who had the surgery has had deteriorarating health since surgery that they thought was heart related only to discover it was caused by severe anemia. Take your vitamins and b-12 as directed and I doubt it was the surgery but look out for other side effects.
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Here is the bottom line with any surgery at any age - weigh the risk vs the benefit.  If not having the surgery is more risky than having it - the surgery can be considered "safe".  \n\nThis is the type of discussion to bring back to your doctor when deciding if surgery is the right answer.\n\nLots of people over the age of 70 have surgery every day.  Many have visits with their primary doctor/cardiologist/pulmonologist/ preoperatively to get tuned up for a needed procedure and minimize risk from other diseases they may have.\n\nBest Wishes -
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Yes, I worked with someone who had it. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body. For some reason it has a predilection to affect the eyes, the joints, and particularly the middle and inner layers of your major arteries, especially the aorta. People with Marfan tend to have a particular "look" about them because of their connective tissue problems, such as long, hyperextensible fingers, long limbs, and a prominent forehead.\n\nIt is not necessarily life-threatening, but people with Marfan must be watched closely because there is a tendency for them to develop aortic dissection, which can be fatal if not caught quickly.
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I am 19 and was born with a leaky aortic valve, ie heart murmur. I have never had a valve replacement, and generally things tend to worsen before they get better.\nDoctors generally tend to expect the worst outcome, and your son probably wont need a transplant.However He may need a few simple though painful procedures were they insert cathoders, but if leakage is mild, transplants are rarely needed.
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I suggest having a talk with a few doctors about this.  It is always good to get a second and sometimes a third opinion regarding matters such as these.  I don't know much about cancer, but I feel for you having such a large decision to make at such a young age.  DO the research on survival rates after both types of surgery, talk to a few doctors, and go with your gut decision.  Good luck.
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Well, the short answer is that it depends to a large degree on which stage it is caught in.  \n\nI found a link with a ton of information on the subject, including prognosis, symptoms, and treatments.  Here's an excerpt from the prognosis section:\n\nIn recent series, the 5-year patient survival rate varies from 50-80%, with most studies indicating patient survival rates of higher than 70%. Whether the Kadish classification system has a definitive prognostic value is unknown, but stages A and B seem to have a 5-year survival rate of 86% versus 72% for stage C.\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic748.htm