title: [Preference for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: results of RCTs versus nationwide audits].
abstract: This short comment puts into perspective the value of randomised controlled clinical trials in comparison with nationwide audits in the field of aortic aneurysm treatment. RCTs represent greater scientific value but nationwide audits represent daily practices and seem to be more appropriate for shared decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Medisch Spectrum Twente, afd. Vaatchirurgie, Enschede.
authors.forename: R H Bob
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Geelkerken
authors.forename: Jaap F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Hamming
mesh_terms: D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome