Regarding “Sex differences in mortality and morbidity following repair of intact abdominal aortic aneurysms”

I support and appreciate the recent examination of gender differences in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) recently addressed by Deery et  al in this publication.1 The authors make a compelling case that women are likely to be underserved where endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is concerned and, as a result, are at higher risk for 30-day death and major complications. Other studies have concurred with the higher rate of female comp lications.2-5
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research