Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9951223 | European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The number of AAA operations in octogenarians has increased considerably during 20 years. Octogenarians operated electively for AAA has higher 30-day mortality as compared to younger patients. Their long-term survival appears similar to a matched control group. The benefit of surgery must be carefully considered against the perioperative risk, especially for the oldest octogenarians.
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Authors
E.S. Haug, P. Romundstad, S. Aune, T.B.J. Hayes, H.O. Myhre,