Strategies for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Michael Monge, Mark K. Eskandari*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) represent a lethal condition. The morbidity and mortality rates associated with open surgical repair remain alarmingly high and endoluminal exclusion may be a preferred alternative. Outlined in this review are suggested methods for expedient endovascular repair of ruptured AAAs that involve a multidisciplinary approach. Institutional comparative outcomes of open versus stent-graft repair are also reviewed in lieu of randomized trial data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S44-S50
JournalJournal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume19
Issue number6 SUPPL.
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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