Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
5942276 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although the complication rates and longer term survival after elective EVAR in carefully selected nonagenarians appear acceptable, they are higher than those reported in younger patients. Given the typical life expectancy, careful consideration should be given to individual cases before undertaking EVAR in the nonagenarian.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Authors
James Wigley, Saran Shantikumar, Waseem Hameed, Kathryn Griffin, Ashok Handa, D. Julian A. Scott,