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AAA Anatomy

Back bleeding form SFA
seen, indicating removal
of all thrombus and a

patent vessel

Exploration of
femoral artery

with arteriotomy,
embolectomy and

repair of common
femoral artery

Repair of SFA with non-absorbable
suture

How do we decide whether a patient is suitable for EVAR?
This 77 year old man has a 8cm large infrarenal AAA. Looking
at this anatomy would you recommend open or endovascular
repair?
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