Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2996251 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Presently, routine use of endovascular repair in patients also eligible for open repair does not result in a QALY gain at 1 year postoperatively, provides only a marginal overall survival benefit, and is associated with a substantial, if not prohibitive, increase in costs.
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Authors
Monique MD, PhD, Erik MD, PhD, Sjors E. MD, PhD, Jacob MD, Albert J. MD, PhD, Marc R. MD, PhD, Jan D. MD, PhD, DREAM trial participants DREAM trial participants,