Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Modern treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms began in Paris on March 29, 1951, when Dubost performed the first successful aortic resection for aneurysm1. The following year American vascular surgeons duplicated Dubost's feat and established aortic reconstruction as the treatment of choice. Today, few dispute that all aneurysms of a predefined size should be repaired unless strong contraindications are present.This review addresses the contemporary knowledge and management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It does not discuss infected aneurysms, thoracoabdominal and pararenal aneurysms, anastomotic aneurysms, or aortic dissections. An aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of the aorta involving . . .