• Ir J Med Sci · Jan 1991

    Abdominal aortic aneurysms: the importance of elective repair.

    • A F Horgan, D S O'Riordain, M P Brady, and J A O'Donnell.
    • University Department of Surgery, University College, Cork, Ireland.
    • Ir J Med Sci. 1991 Jan 1;160(1):23-5.

    AbstractRepair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is being performed with a progressively lower mortality and morbidity. We reviewed 111 patients who underwent repair of their AAA. Sixty-two were electively repaired and 49 had emergency surgery. Eight patients had cocomitant non-vascular procedures carried out. Operative mortality was 3.2% and 49% for elective and emergency cases respectively. Postoperative complications occurred in 40% of elective cases and 72% of emergency cases, respiratory complications being the most common, occurring in 25% and 40% of elective and emergency cases respectively. Subsequent graft complications occurred in six patients, five following emergency surgery.

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