A small (13.1 ± 1.3 cm) anterior midline incision is described for graft replacement of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. Stoney vasculature retractors were employed to achieve sufficient exposure. The operative outcome was satisfactory in 33 elective cases.
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