Aneurysm of the descending aorta (Fig. 3c)

Aneurysm of the descending aorta (Fig. 3c)Surgery of a aneurysm of the descending aorta Also see images:Fig. 3c |Fig. 3d |Fig. 3eThe descending aorta is the part of the aorta, following right after the aortic arch.A surgery is necessary in cases of large aneurysms, which compress other organs as well as in cases of lumen compression though thrombotic material, a fast increase in size and clinical symptoms.