Outcomes after Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Octogenarians Compared to Younger Patients in Korea

CONCLUSION: Because the mortality rate of octogenarians after elective open AAA repair was not significantly different compared with their younger counterparts, being elderly is not a contraindication for open AAA repair. Low BMI might be associated with increased postoperative mortality.PMID:34873883 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e314

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Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - December 7, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Joon-Kee Park Jihee Kang Young-Wook Kim Dong-Ik Kim Seon-Hee Heo Eunmi Gil Shin-Young Woo Yang-Jin Park Source Type: research