29th September 2021

A 77-year-old male presents to A&E with moderate-severe pain over his umbilicus

A 77-year-old male presents to A&E with moderate-severe pain over his umbilicus with a 5 cm diameter red, tender and tense lump. He has had this lump for a few weeks but did not feel it necessary to seek medical attention as it had never been painful before. What is the definitive management option for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.