A review of endovascular management of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a common finding in older men and is often asymptomatic, either being found incidentally or presenting with acute rupture. This article will discuss the current indications for treatment and the clinical evidence behind the options currently available.
Collin
Neil
N
Radiology Department, Royal United Hospital, Bath BA1 3NG, UK.
Haslam
Elizabeth
E
Fay
Dominic
D
Hardman
John
J
Horrocks
Michael
M
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods