Fig. 4From: Left colic artery aneurysm rupture after stent placement for abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with neurofibromatosis type 1Surgical approach to the left colon and mesentery containing the left colic artery (LCA) aneurysms. a We divided the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) 3 cm distal to the IMA root so as to not to injure the aorta. We divided the colon at the rectosigmoid junction. b We divided the middle transverse colon and included the distal transverse colon as part of the colectomyBack to article page