A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair
Background: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has dramatically changed the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) as the number of open aneurysm repairs have declined over time. This report compares AAA-related demographics, operative data, complications, and mortality after treatment b...
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doaj-90101cd950b74e5da690b51022233b682020-11-24T23:28:48ZengKorean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryKorean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2233-601X2093-65162017-08-0150426326910.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.4.263A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open RepairMiju Bae0Sung Woon Chung1Chung Won Lee2Seunghwan Song3Eunji Kim4Chang Won Kim5Pusan National University HospitalPusan National University HospitalPusan National University HospitalPusan National University HospitalPusan National University HospitalPusan National University HospitalBackground: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has dramatically changed the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) as the number of open aneurysm repairs have declined over time. This report compares AAA-related demographics, operative data, complications, and mortality after treatment by open aneurysm repair or EVAR. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 136 patients with AAAs who were treated over an 8-year time period with open aneurysm repair or EVAR. Results: The mean age of the EVAR group was higher than that of the open repair group (p=0.001), and hospital mortality did not differ significantly between groups (p=0.360). However, overall survival was significantly lower in the EVAR group (p=0.033). Conclusion: Although EVAR is the primary treatment modality for elderly patients, it would be ideal to set slightly more stringent criteria within the anatomical guidelines contained in the instructions for use of the EVAR device when treating younger patients.http://www.kjtcvs.org/journal/download_pdf.php?doi=10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.4.263Aortic a neurysmabdominalEndovascular proceduressurgeryAortaSurgery |
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Miju Bae Sung Woon Chung Chung Won Lee Seunghwan Song Eunji Kim Chang Won Kim A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Aortic a neurysm abdominal Endovascular procedures surgery Aorta Surgery |
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Miju Bae Sung Woon Chung Chung Won Lee Seunghwan Song Eunji Kim Chang Won Kim |
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A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair |
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A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair |
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A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair |
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A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair |
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A Comparative Study of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair versus Open Repair |
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comparative study of abdominal aortic aneurysm: endovascular aneurysm repair versus open repair |
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Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
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2233-601X 2093-6516 |
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2017-08-01 |
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Background: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has dramatically changed the management of abdominal
aortic aneurysms (AAAs) as the number of open aneurysm repairs have declined over time. This report compares
AAA-related demographics, operative data, complications, and mortality after treatment by open aneurysm
repair or EVAR. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 136 patients with AAAs who were treated over
an 8-year time period with open aneurysm repair or EVAR. Results: The mean age of the EVAR group was
higher than that of the open repair group (p=0.001), and hospital mortality did not differ significantly between
groups (p=0.360). However, overall survival was significantly lower in the EVAR group (p=0.033).
Conclusion: Although EVAR is the primary treatment modality for elderly patients, it would be ideal to set
slightly more stringent criteria within the anatomical guidelines contained in the instructions for use of the
EVAR device when treating younger patients. |
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Aortic a neurysm abdominal Endovascular procedures surgery Aorta Surgery |
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http://www.kjtcvs.org/journal/download_pdf.php?doi=10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.4.263 |
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