Why the study?
Does endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) improve survival and reduce morbidity compared to open repair in patients above the age of 80 with AAA?
Population
Geriatric patients (above the age of 80) with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (15 studies included)
Comparison
Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair vs Open repair
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
up to 5 years
Authors
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Supports preferring EVAR for AAA in patients >80; confirms superior early outcomes versus open repair in Level 1 evidence.
Does endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) improve survival and reduce morbidity compared to open repair in patients above the age of 80 with AAA?
EVAR is a safe and effective treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients over 80, offering superior early outcomes compared to open repair.
Saratzis et al. (2012) studied this question.
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