Challenging Anatomy Predicts Mortality and Complications After Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Conclusion: Long-term mortality and complications after rEVAR are associated with aneurysm anatomy. The role of adjunct endovascular techniques and the outcome of open repair in cases with challenging anatomy warrant further study.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - November 5, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Baderkhan, H., Goncalves, F. M. B., Oliveira, N. G., Verhagen, H. J. M., Wanhainen, A., Björck, M., Mani, K. Tags: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Source Type: research