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August 1, 1988British journal of surgery

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Population

282 cases of abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed in Waltham Forest between 1981 and 1986

Design

Cohort

Follow-up

6-year period (1981-1986)

Authors

PTP R S ThomasWhipps Cross University HospitalRSRobbie StewartGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Rising AAA rupture incidence with 81% mortality warrants clinical vigilance; cohort data leaves open whether expanded screening alters outcomes.

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Population
282 cases of abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed in Waltham Forest between 1981 and 1986
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Outcome
Incidence of rupture and mortality (operative and overall)hard clinical

The study highlights a high overall mortality (81.4%) for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and an increasing incidence, emphasizing the need for early elective surgery and improved clinical awareness.

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Thomas et al. (1988) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a79ec6d14b028facf0e0ed8https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800750804
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