OPERATION: Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (EVAR)
ANAESTHETIC: General / regional / local anaesthesia with sedation
ANTIBIOTICS: IV antibiotics at induction
POSITION: Supine. Both groins prepared. Image intensifier available.
INDICATION:
Infra-renal AAA [size] cm. CT angiography confirming suitable anatomy: proximal neck ≥1.5 cm, angulation <60°, no significant neck thrombus or calcification, iliac vessels ≥6 mm diameter. [Branched/fenestrated device for juxta-renal / suprarenal extension].