Dtsch Arztebl Int
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The German quality assurance guideline on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was implemented by the Joint Federal Committee (Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, G-BA) in 2008. The aims of this study were to verify the association between hospital case volume and outcome and to assess the hypothetical effect of minimum caseload requirements. ⋯ In the observed period, a significant correlation was confirmed between high annual case volume and low in-hospital mortality. A minimum caseload requirement of 30 AAA operations/year seems reasonable in view of the accessibility of hospitals. Cite this.
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This review presents the surgical indications, surgical procedures, and results in the treatment of asymptomatic and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). ⋯ Vascular surgery now offers a high degree of safety in the treatment of patients with asymptomatic AAA. Endovascular intervention is preferred.