Key result
Emergency surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm reduced quality of life (Rosser index 0.87), whereas patients undergoing elective repair retained good quality of life (0.96).
Why the study?
Does emergency surgery for ruptured AAA compared to elective surgery for AAA affect quality of life in survivors?
Population
211 patients (186 men and 25 women; median age 74 years) who underwent surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm…
Comparison
Emergency surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic… vs Elective surgery for unruptured abdominal aortic…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Emergency ruptured AAA repair was associated with lower survivor QoL; leaves open screening benefits pending prospective validation.
Cohort (n=211)
Yes
Does emergency surgery for ruptured AAA compared to elective surgery for AAA affect quality of life in survivors?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.87% vs 0.96%
Patients surviving emergency surgery for ruptured AAA suffer a deterioration in quality of life compared to those undergoing elective repair, supporting the need for AAA screening programs.
Mageae et al. (1992) conducted a cohort in Abdominal aortic aneurysm (n=211). Emergency surgery for ruptured AAA vs. Elective surgery for AAA was evaluated on Quality of life after surgery (Rosser index). Emergency surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm reduced quality of life (Rosser index 0.87), whereas patients undergoing elective repair retained good quality of life (0.96).
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