RASB does not appear to affect AAA growth and rupture rate but increases elective perioperative mortality. The small number of heterogeneous, retrospective studies and limited long-term follow-up preclude a definitive dismissal of RASB as pharmacotherapy for AAA. Prospective, long-term data are needed to clarify the effect of RASB on AAA growth, rupture, and perioperative mortality.
normal three-vessel runoff. Synthetic (polytetrafluoroethylene) grafts were more commonly used as conduit (62.5%) than harvested veins. The average postoperative hospital stay was 4.2 days, with 19% having early postoperative complications (wound infection or dehiscence). Regarding long-term complications (>30 days), only 7.2% of patients suffered minor transient nerve injury, whereas 4.7% of patients had persistent wound infections. The 5-year primary patency was 83.3% overall and 91.8% in elective cases. Conclusions: Open repair of popliteal artery aneurysms through a posterior approach represents an excellent option, with few complications and good long-term primary patency, especially in elective patients.
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