Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is Associated with Higher Mortality Among Non-Obese Patients and Higher Risk of Deep Wound Infections Among Obese Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.026
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Prevalence of obesity in US is increasing. The impact of obesity on outcomes after endovascular and open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is largely unknown. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the… read more here.
Keywords: open aaa; mortality; obese patients; aaa repair ... See more keywords
EVAR Conversion is an Increasingly Common Indication for Open AAA Repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.07.121
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Although EVAR re-intervention is common, conversion to open repair(EVAR-c) occurs less frequently but can be associated with significant technical complexity and perioperative risk. There is a paucity of data highlighting the evolution of peri-procedural… read more here.
Keywords: evar; open aaa; time; indication ... See more keywords
Center Volume is Associated with Diminished Failure to Rescue and Improved Outcomes Following Elective Open AAA Repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.12.076
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Conflicting annual procedure volumes are endorsed among different watchdog groups and professional societies, which obscure credentialing paradigms. There has been ample focus on surgeon volume to date, but less attention surrounding the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: open aaa; ftr; volume; center volume ... See more keywords