title: Abdominal aortic aneurysms.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms has improved greatly since the first report of Matas. Improved awareness of the diagnosis and advances in diagnostic techniques have allowed the diagnosis to be made earlier in the course of disease. Improved operative skills and peri-operative management have significantly decreased the morbidity and mortality rates associated with surgical intervention.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Akers
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Kerstein
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care