Outcome of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Octogenarians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This meta-analysis sought to identify the mortality and ambulatory state 30 days and one year post-operatively in octogenarians treated for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) or open repair (OR). rAAA is a life threatening emergency occurring increasingly in octogenarians. Surgical treatment, open or endovascular, offers the only chance of survival albeit with significant mortality and morbidity rates and a high burden to society. In order to make an informed decision on management, contemporary treatment outcomes should be known.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 2, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Liliane C. Roosendaal, Gabrielle M. Kramer, Arno M. Wiersema, Willem Wisselink, Vincent Jongkind Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research