an increase in intestinal permeability and a greater degree of portal endotoxaemia are observed during transperitoneal approach to the aorta. This suggests that intestinal manipulation may impair gut mucosal barrier function and contribute to the systemic inflammatory response seen in AAA surgery.

Endovenous laser treatment for LSV reflux is safe and can be carried out under local anaesthesia in an outpatient setting with good patient satisfaction and low complication rates.

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