Aneurysms are enlargements in arteries. Though they are most common in the abdominal aorta, they can occur in many other arteries, including those in the leg. When aneurysms are sufficiently large, they may require repair to prevent rupture, though repair in the legs is performed primarily to prevent clotting. As rupture is associated with a high-risk of death, repair is a frequently indicated procedure. It can be performed as an open operation with an abdominal incision, or with the placement of an endograft. An endograft operation, though not an open abdominal procedure, does require a small incision in one or both groins. Each method has its pros and cons.

Pros and Cons
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