Why the study?
Does abdominal aortic aneurysm resection in a more recent era (1966-1973) improve survival compared to an earlier era (1955-1965)?
Population
484 patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm resection (298 between 1966-1973 and 186 between 1955-1965)
Comparison
Abdominal aortic aneurysm resection performed… vs Abdominal aortic aneurysm resection performed…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Mortality after elective and urgent AAA resection declined between eras; extends historical observations but should not yet alter contemporary decision-making.
Does abdominal aortic aneurysm resection in a more recent era (1966-1973) improve survival compared to an earlier era (1955-1965)?
Improved operative techniques and patient monitoring have significantly reduced hospital mortality for abdominal aortic aneurysm resections, supporting elective resection in patients without major contraindications.
Hicks et al. (1975) studied this question.
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