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➤ The SVS recommends straight tube grafts for OSR of AAA in the
absence of significant disease of the iliac arteries. (1-A)
➤ The SVS recommends performing the proximal aortic anastomosis as
close to the renal arteries as possible. (1-A)
➤ The SVS recommends that all portions of an aortic graft be excluded
from direct contact with the intestinal contents of the peritoneal
cavity. (1-A)
➤ The SVS recommends reimplantation of a patent IMA under
circumstances that suggest an increased risk of colonic ischemia. (1-A)
➤ The SVS recommends preserving blood flow to at least one
hypogastric artery in the course of OSR. (1-A)
➤ The SVS suggests concomitant surgical treatment of other visceral
arterial disease at the time of OSR in symptomatic patients who are
not candidates for catheter-based intervention. (2-B)
➤ The SVS suggests concomitant surgical repair of an AAA and
coexistent cholecystitis or an intra-abdominal tumor in patients who
are not candidates for EVAR or staged intervention. (2-C)