Why the study?
What are the perioperative risk factors and complication rates associated with Dacron graft replacement of the abdominal aorta?
What are the perioperative risk factors and complication rates associated with Dacron graft replacement of the abdominal aorta?
Perioperative mortality after abdominal aortic reconstruction is significantly influenced by age, suspected CAD, renal function, aneurysm rupture, and intraoperative blood loss, while prior myocardial revascularization appears protective.
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Prior revascularization was associated with survival after aortic reconstruction; this Level 3 evidence leaves open whether preoperative intervention improves outcomes in trials.
Diehl et al. (1983) studied this question.
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