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Open versus endovascular aneurysm repair

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Synopsis

Compare open repair, standard EVAR and conservative management using anatomy, physiology, longevity, and current UK guidance.

First confirm that symptoms, size or growth justify considering aneurysm repair.
NICE offers open repair for qualifying unruptured AAA unless specific contraindications apply.
NICE considers EVAR when abdominal copathology or individual factors make it preferable.

Key red flags

Symptomatic conversion

New pain or tenderness requires urgent vascular reassessment rather than continuing an elective modality discussion.

Investigation priorities

Thin-slice arterial CT angiographyFirst step

Map aneurysm morphology, branch vessels and access anatomy

Management branches

Decision pathwayConfirm repair and choose strategy

An unruptured AAA meets NICE criteria for considering repair

Verify symptoms, maximum AP inner-to-inner ultrasound size and any documented growth.
Obtain CTA to define neck, branch-vessel and iliac access anatomy.

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National guidance is shown before implementation-dependent detail. Apply principles in context and verify current guidance when a decision affects care. Source check completed 12 Sept 2026; clinical approval remains outstanding.

Authoring stateRapid draftClinical stateAwaiting reviewJurisdictionUnited Kingdom