Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Effects of Anesthesia Type on Perioperative Outcome After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.
To examine outcomes of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) using general, regional, or local anesthesia. ⋯ Type of anesthesia used during EVAR has no influence on perioperative mortality and morbidity. The use of local or regional anesthesia during EVAR appeared to be beneficial concerning procedure time, ICU admission, and postoperative hospital stay.