Long Term Benefits of EVAR in the Modern Era: The Importance of Looking at Stent Graft Durability without Forgetting the Right Pathophysiology

Endovascular repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) treatment has gained progressive acceptance owing to better peri-operative outcomes than open aortic repair (OAR). However, concerns exist regarding stent graft durability and loss of benefits over the long run. The meta-analysis by Antoniou et  al. confirmed that although the hazard of all cause and aneurysm related death within six months of surgery was significantly lower after EVAR, with further follow up the pooled hazard estimate moved in favour of OAR.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Research Letter: For Debate Source Type: research