Utilization of Endovascular and Open Surgical Repair in the United States: A 10-Year Analysis of the National Trauma Databank (NTDB)

Endovascular therapy provides a less invasive alternative to open surgery for critically ill patients who have sustained arterial injuries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate recent trends in the management of arterial injuries in the United States with specific reference to the use of endovascular strategies and to examine the outcomes of endovascular vs open therapy for the treatment of civilian arterial traumatic injuries.
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research