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AuWaiMan-Open AAA Short.mp4
This illustrated the complex planning procedure when we consider open versus
endovascular repair of an aneurysm, taking into account aneurysm anatomy, com-
plexity of the operation, and the co-morbidity of the patient. A short operative video showing the aneurysm opened after clamping, an inlay
reconstruction with a bifurcated prosthesis, and suturing the aneurysm sac over
Finally we recommended an OPEN REPAIR for this patient. The operation was un- the graft.
eventful and the patient recovered despite some ileus post-operatively.
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