title: Complex abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
abstract: ascular surgery is a challenging discipline and complex aneurysms can present an entire range of technical difficulties. To overcome these problems good technical skills are mandatory. However, it is also worth remembering a few basic rules: The simplest solution is often the best. All cases need careful planning, including that of the approach. A successful anastomosis requires good aortic tissue. Minimal dissection reduces morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Regional Vascular Unit, St Mary's Hospital, New York, England. carrierodd@btopenworld.com
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Rodd
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wolfe
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000601:surgery; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001167:Arteritis / Q000601:surgery; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017543:Iliac Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000473:pathology; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000473:pathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities