The aortic hiatus is formed by the right and left crura of the diaphragm. Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the aortic hiatus?
AThoracic duct
BLeft vagus nerve
CLeft gastric vein
DAzygos vein
All are lateral branches of the abdominal aorta, EXCEPT which of the following?
ARight testicular artery
BLeft renal artery
CMiddle suprarenal artery
DCeliac trunk
A 68-year-old asymptomatic male is found to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 4.5 cm on routine ultrasound screening. What is the most appropriate management?
AUltrasound monitoring until size exceeds 70mm
BNo treatment unless symptomatic
CMonitor regularly and consider surgery if size reaches 55mm or symptomatic
DImmediate surgical repair for all diagnosed aneurysms regardless of size
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