Posttraumatic stress disorder and quality of life in patients after open thoracoabdominal aortic repair

Conclusions: The prevalence of PTSD is higher, in comparison to the general population's prevalence, and the quality of life is affected following open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, with a significant relation to postoperative complications as well as the length of ICU stay. Further research and screening for PTSD in relation to open TAAA repair is needed to assess its role in patient QOL during follow up.PMID:38047758 | DOI:10.1024/0301-1526/a001103
Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research