Increased rates of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm during the COVID-19 pandemic

A significant reduction in arterial case volume entry has been reported by Natarajan et  al in their recent article.1 Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in the general population and follow-up of patients with small AAA have been postponed.2 The downstream consequences of delaying and reducing vascular visits and procedures remain undetermined. We have analyzed the reasons for the increased number of operations for ruptured AAA during the pandemic period (March 2020-April 2021) in our hospital, which is the only tertiary referral center in the province of Pavia (Lombardy) with 545,000 inhabitants.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - November 19, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Antonio Bozzani, Vittorio Arici, Giulia Ticozzelli, Mila Maria Franciscone, Antonio V. Sterpetti, Franco Ragni Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research