TAA 13. Comparing Results of Treating Infected Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Between Open and Endovascular Repair

Infected aortic aneurysm is life-threatening if it is not treated properly, with high mortality rate when open repair is performed. The goal of treatment is to prevent rupture and to eliminate infection. The endovascular technique is accepted for bridging to definite repair. Our study compares the results of endovascular and conventional open repair for infected thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research