Leaking aneurysm

[delgarcon]

I had endovascular surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm a few years back and following an ultrasound exam  in BKK hospital Samui, it seems that the aneurysm may be leaking. To be sure, I need to have a CT Scan, using contrasting dye. The problem with this is that I have stage 5 ckd with a gfr of 15 and the dye is likely to finish off the kidneys and necessitate dialysis immediately. Obviously I need to see a good vascular surgeon ASAP. Your help would be much appreciated.

[Sheryl]

Samui is not the place to have this assessed.  And while you definitely need to follow up on this  cannot assume anything from an ultrasound report obtained there from a nonspecislust. 

 

Thrre are alternative diagnostic tests to CT  that can be used, as well as altertnative  contrast media safe for the kidneys.  First step eould be a repeat ultrasound performed by specialist. 

 

You need to leave Samui and get under the care of a cardiovascular surgeon ASAP. Can you fly to Bangkok? 

[delgarcon]

Thanks Sheryl, Ive got an appointment at the Samitivej hospital on Wednesday am.