Why the study?
What are the frequencies of and risk factors for complications following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
Population
2,387 patients undergoing endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair pooled from 39 articles.
Design
Meta-analysis
Follow-up
Mean 13.9 months (range 4-29)
Authors
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What are the frequencies of and risk factors for complications following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is associated with a significant risk of perioperative and postoperative complications, driven by both patient characteristics and procedural variables.
Walschot et al. (2002) studied this question.
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