Key result
Bilateral vertical femoral incisions used in EVAR had an overall wound infection rate of 2.0%, with no significant difference between bifurcated stent-grafts and aortouniiliac devices (0.86% vs 6%; p=0.13).
Population
77 consecutive patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms undergoing EVAR, 72 males and 5 females, age 75…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports low infection risk with vertical femoral incisions in EVAR; extends Level 3 data but leaves optimal technique open pending trials.
Cohort (n=77)
Absolute Event Rate: 0.86% vs 6%
p-value: p=0.13
Bilateral vertical femoral incisions used in EVAR have a low wound infection rate (2.0%) and asymptomatic fluid collections typically resolve within 6 months without intervention.
Slappy et al. (2003) conducted a cohort in Abdominal aortic aneurysms (n=77). Bifurcated stent-grafts (BSGs) vs. Aortouniiliac (AUI) devices was evaluated on Wound infections (p=0.13). Bilateral vertical femoral incisions used in EVAR had an overall wound infection rate of 2.0%, with no significant difference between bifurcated stent-grafts and aortouniiliac devices (0.86% vs 6%; p=0.13).
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