title: [Endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm are still both warranted--a systematic review].
abstract: Abdominal aortic aneurysm can be treated by open surgical repair or by endovascular repair (EVAR) - a less invasive procedure, with lower 30-day mortality and morbidity rates. Twelve studies have been evaluated. The results indicate that for large aneurysms > 5.5 cm, EVAR can be recommended for patients with intermediate to high operative risk. For younger patients, with low operative risk, OR is the preferred method, in light of the continued small risk of rupture after EVAR and the need for lifelong surveillance.
authors.affiliation: Karkirurgisk Klinik 3.11.1, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø, Denmark. louise.de.la.motte@rh.regionh.dk
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de la Motte
authors.forename: Leif Panduro
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000401:mortality; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D057867:Endoleak / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D015996:Survival Rate; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality