Why the study?
Does endovascular aneurysm repair improve outcomes compared to open surgical repair in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Does endovascular aneurysm repair improve outcomes compared to open surgical repair in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Endovascular aneurysm repair is a viable treatment option with lower perioperative mortality than open surgery, though long-term survival benefits are not sustained and re-intervention rates are higher.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a common finding in older men and is often asymptomatic, either being found incidentally or presenting with acute rupture. This article will discuss the current indications for treatment and the clinical evidence behind the options currently available.
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