Best care for iliac artery aneurysm
A 68 year old man with a 3.2 cm internal iliac artery aneurysm asks about open versus endovascular repair and how to choose a top surgeon or hospital. The doctor notes that at 3.2 cm surgery is safer than waiting, discusses rating systems, and suggests four vascular surgeons at the nearest top hospital as a starting point for referral and second opinions.
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A reader asks if staying with a married man after 25 years matters when he is not divorced. Abby warns that his wife would have medical, housing, and remains decisions if he dies, and urges legal counsel before any action. The column then shifts to a neighbor privacy issue and advice against stirring estate plans.
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