Outcomes after Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Have Improved Over Time in Patients on Dialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies have demonstrated poor perioperative and long-term survival of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis who undergo abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAAR). However, survival in dialysis patients overall has improved over time. We hypothesize that the contemporary rates of perioperative and long-term survival following AAAR in ESKD patients are also improving.

Methods

Data on AAAR procedures in dialysis patients were collected from the United States Renal Data System between 2008 and 2017. Endovascular (EVAR) and open AAA repair (OAR) were identified by Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patients with a functioning renal transplant, a ruptured aneurysm, and insurance other than Medicare were excluded. Demographics, comorbidities,

SUBMITTER: Abdul-Malak OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792698 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature