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

V Naraynsingh; D Maharaj; T Kuruvilla

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

West Indian Med J. 1999 Jun;48(2):91-2.

Authors

V Naraynsingh¹, D Maharaj, T Kuruvilla

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of the West Indies, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad.

PMID: 10492610

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

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