How do the results of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) compare with those after an open surgical procedure? To answer this question, the investigators conducted a randomized ...

For patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysms, randomized trials have shown an initial overall survival benefit for elective endovascular repair over conventional open repair. This survival ...

Pneumonia is a common postoperative complication, with a mortality of up to 40%. The Post-operative Pneumonia Risk Index (PPRI) was derived from a large cohort of general surgical patients but has not ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair has evolved into a multifaceted field incorporating both traditional open surgical techniques and less invasive endovascular procedures (EVAR). The management of ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...