A combined inguinal and suprainguinal extraperitoneal approach is described for the surgical management of large (more than 7 cm in diameter) or high lying femoral pseudoaneurysms. The anastomosis was performed without tension and minimized turbulence and stress on the suture line. This approach facilitates surgical dissection and vascular control of the aneurysms.
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