How do the results of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) compare with those after an open surgical procedure? To answer this question, the investigators conducted a randomized ...

Pneumonia is a common postoperative complication, with a mortality of up to 40%. The Post-operative Pneumonia Risk Index (PPRI) was derived from a large cohort of general surgical patients but has not ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

People who don’t realize they’re living with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may face a sudden aortic rupture or tear and massive, catastrophic bleeding. However, others lucky enough to know in advance ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say they were surprised that an algorithm indicated that women are at higher risk of kidney damage after aneurysm repair. Westend61/Getty Images About 200,000 people in the ...