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A 59-year-old man who has a slight fullness behind his right knee but no pain or restrictions in knee motion presents. He smokes 30 packs a year, consumes 1 to 2 beers socially each year, and takes hydrochlorothiazide to control his hypertension. He was examined because of a noticeable popliteal pulse, and duplex ultrasonography revealed a 3.4 cm popliteal aneurysm. His left lower extremity pulses are normal, as are the femoral and distal pulses on his right leg. The best course of action for management would be:

Abdominal ultrasound Open aneurysmal exclusion with bypass Surveillance duplex ultrasonography in 1 year Endovascular popliteal artery stent placement

Correct Answer:

Abdominal ultrasound

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