Changes in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture and Short-Term Mortality, 1995–2008

Abstract

A recent decline in AAA rupture and short-term AAA-related mortality is demonstrated and likely related in part to the introduction and expansion of EVAR. This is due to decreased deaths from ruptures (with and without repair) and decreased mortality with intact repairs, particularly in patients older than 80 years.