Antibiotic prophylaxis. We recommend intravenous administration of a first-generation cephalosporin or, in the event of penicillin allergy, vancomycin within 30 minutes before OSR or EVAR. Prophylactic antibiotics should be continued for no more than 24 hours. Level of recommendation 1 (Strong), Quality of evidence A (High)

We recommend that any potential sources of dental sepsis be eliminated at least 2 weeks before implantation of an aortic prosthesis. Level of recommendation Good Practice Statement, Quality of evidence Ungraded