Why the study?
What factors influence survival in patients undergoing operation for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Population
920 consecutive patients submitted to operation for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, median age 65.5…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 15 years
Authors
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Cardiac comorbidity shapes long-term AAA survival; leaves open whether targeted therapies improve outcomes in observational cohorts.
What factors influence survival in patients undergoing operation for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Operative mortality for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm has significantly decreased over time due to improved techniques and supportive care, though long-term survival remains heavily influenced by age and baseline heart disease.
Crawford et al. (1981) studied this question.
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