The Impact of Initial Misdiagnosis of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms on Lead Times, Complication Rate, and Survival

Misdiagnosis is common in patients with rAAA, and treatment is significantly delayed in misdiagnosed patients. The study did not show any survival disadvantage or increased frequency of post-operative complications in misdiagnosed patients despite the delayed treatment. However, only patients who reached surgical intervention were included in the analysis.