Transperitoneal exclusion. A simple Third World solution for abdominal aortic aneurysm

Naraynsingh, V; Maharaj, D; Kuruvilla, T

Naraynsingh, V; Maharaj, D; Kuruvilla, T.

Naraynsingh, V; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery. Champs Fleurs. TT
Maharaj, D; s.af
Kuruvilla, T; s.af

West Indian med. j ; 48(2): 91-92, Jun. 1999.

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-473104

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ABSTRACT

We present an operation never described before for dealing with abdominal aortic aneurysms by exclusion via a midline trans-abdominal approach. This breakthrough holds many advantages over conventional aneurysmorrahphy and requires further clinical trials.

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Humans; Male; Aged; Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/methods; Abdomen/surgery; Anastomosis, Surgical/methods; Iliac Aneurysm/surgery; Developing Countries; Blood Loss, Surgical/prevention & control; Peritoneum/surgery

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1999 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: University of the West Indies/TT

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