Growth rates and risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms

1998185 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Katerina Vardulaki · University of Cambridge

Teresa C. Prevost · Bridge University

Neil Walker · Bridge University

Nicholas Day · Bridge University

A Wilmink · Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Clive R.G. Quick · Hinchingbrooke Hospital

H A Ashton ·

Abstract

The study provides a more accurate assessment of the risk of aneurysm rupture without surgery and helps to define rescreening intervals for those with an enlarged aortic diameter.

Topics & Keywords

Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 85, Issue 12, pp. 1674-1680

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00946.x

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