Repeat Rupture of a Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm after EVAR.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are known to be associated with high fatal outcomes. Giant AAAs are often defined as having a maximum diameter over 13 cm. Large AAAs over 8 cm have demonstrated a yearly rupture rate of 30-50%, which explains the rarity of giant AAAs. Endovascular repair of ruptured AAAs (rAAAs) is increasingly advocated because of the shorter hospital stay and fewer post-operative complications. Nonetheless, outcomes regarding mortality and cost-effectiveness show a large variability and long-term outcomes are lacking. Few data have been published on treatment of giant AAAs and rAAAs; however, open surgery is generally the preferred option.

Report

An 83 year old presented to the Emergency Department with a history of ruptured abdomina

SUBMITTER: Meekel JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6355428 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature