AAA 11. Outcomes After Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Patients With History of Cancer With a Nationwide Data Set Analysis

Synchronous cancer in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases their morbidity and mortality after AAA repair. However, little is known about the history of cancer in AAA patients and its impact on mortality after AAA repair. We analyzed the incidence and type of cancer history in patients who underwent AAA repair and difference in short- and long-term mortality.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Hyunmin Ko, Seung-Kee Min, Sanghyun Ahn, Ahram Han, Heyjin Mo, Hyo Kee Kim, Chris Taeyoung Chung, Kyoung-Bok Min Source Type: research