Cost analysis of endovascular versus open repair in the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

For descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs), it is generally considered that thoracic endovascular aortic repairs (TEVARs) reduce operative morbidity and mortality compared with open surgical repair. However, long-term differences in survival of patients have not been demonstrated, and an increased need for aortic reintervention has been observed. Many assume that TEVAR becomes less cost-effective through time because of higher rates of reintervention and surveillance imaging. This study investigated midterm outcomes and hospital costs of TEVAR compared with open TAA repair.

Methods

This was a retrospective, single-institution review of elective TAA repairs between 2005 and 2012. Patient demographics, operative outcomes, reintervention rates, and hospital costs

SUBMITTER: Gillen JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4344903 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature