In a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a history of several previous abdominal procedures for release of dense peritoneal adhesions causing episodes of intestinal obstruction, consideration should be given to which one of the following at operation?
A. Cardiopulmonary bypass.
B. An incision from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis.
C. Incision in the left flank with a retroperitoneal approach.
D. An axillobifemoral graft.
Answer:C
In a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a history of several previous abdominal procedures for release of dense peritoneal adhesions causing episodes of intestinal obstruction, consideration should be given to which one of the following at operation?
A. Cardiopulmonary bypass. B. An incision from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis. C. Incision in the left flank with a retroperitoneal approach. D. An axillobifemoral graft.