A Novel In Vivo Rabbit Model of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Induced by Periarterial Incubation of Papain

A novel in vivo rabbit model of AAA can be induced through periarterial application of papain for 20 minutes. This model is similar to an elastase-induced aneurysm model and could be useful to clarify AAA pathogenesis and endovascular treatment intervention.