Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2991985 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Incomplete incidental AAA radiological monitoring was significantly associated with a decreased risk of elective AAA repair and an increased risk of death. While uncontrolled confounding might explain part of these associations, clinicians should ensure that radiological monitoring of AAAs is complete in appropriate patients.
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Authors
Carl MD, MSc, FRCPC, Jenna MSc, Kareem MD, Alison MA, Peter C. PhD, Prasad MD, MSc, FRCSC, Alan J. MD, MSc, FRCPC,