Open repair of chronic post-traumatic aneurysms of the aortic isthmus: The value of direct aortoaortic anastomosis

This study shows that low-risk patients with a chronic post-traumatic aneurysm of the aortic isthmus can be successfully treated with excellent long-term results by resection and direct aortoaortic anastomosis without prosthetic interposition. In our opinion, endovascular repair should only be used in patients who present with absolute contraindications for open surgical repair.