title: Current practice of aneurysm management in the UK.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The aim of this study is to establish the current practice of aneurysm management, to assess the introduction of fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) and to establish the criteria for its use and its role in the UK.
  
  
  METHODS
  All UK centres performing FEVAR and centres with an established interest in infra-renal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) were invited to respond to an open-ended questionnaire about abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) management.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A response was obtained from over 90% of UK FEVAR centres. Results showed marked regional differences in aneurysm management, in particular with regard to indications for complex aneurysm management.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The trend in the UK is towards endovascular repair. However, there are still variations in unit policies, indicating regional differences in patient management.
authors.affiliation: University College Hospital, London, UK. jane.cross@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cross
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Richards
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006113:United Kingdom