Understanding Open Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Repair (TAAA)
One type of procedure to fix the swollen aorta is called ‘Open Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Repair’, or TAAA Repair. This is a major operation, done when the aorta is damaged or weakened in both the back of the chest and the abdominal part. Let’s break it down into simple steps to understand what happens during this procedure.
