A Randomized Trial Comparing Conventional and Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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Authors

Monique Prinssen · Center for Vascular Biology Research

Eric L.G. Verhoeven · University of Groningen

Jaap Buth · Catharina Ziekenhuis

Philippe W.M. Cuypers · Radboud University Nijmegen

Marc R.H.M. van Sambeek · Erasmus MC

Ron Balm · Academic Medical Center

Erik Buskens ·

Abstract

On the basis of the overall results of this trial, endovascular repair is preferable to open repair in patients who have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is at least 5 cm in diameter. Long-term follow-up is needed to determine whether this advantage is sustained.

Topics & Keywords

Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 351, Issue 16, pp. 1607-1618

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa042002

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