Comparison between the transabdominal and retroperitoneal approach for reconstruction of the infrarenal abdominal aorta Gregorio A. Sicard, M.D., Michael B. Freeman, M.D., John C. VanderWoude, M.D., Charles B. Anderson, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages 19-27 (January 1987) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(87)90190-X Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 A, Position of patient and incision(s) for retroperitoneal approach to aortoiliac system. B, Division of left rectus muscle and exposure of twelfth rib. C, Division of both recti and abdominal wall muscles. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 5, 19-27DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(87)90190-X) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Exposure of aortoiliac system. Note ligation of spermatic vein and inferior mesenteric artery and lateral mobilization of ureter. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 5, 19-27DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(87)90190-X) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Exposure of right iliac arteries. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 5, 19-27DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(87)90190-X) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions