Background An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)(pathological enlargement of the aorta) is
a condition that can occur as a person ages. It is most commonly seen in men older than 65 …

Members of this Guideline Writing Committee (GWC) were selected by the European Society
for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) to represent physicians involved in the management of patients …

Abstract Objective The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has developed
clinical practice guidelines for the care of patients with aneurysms of the abdominal aorta …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as a permanent dilatation of the abdominal
aorta that exceeds 3 cm. Most AAAs arise in the portion of abdominal aorta distal to the renal …

Objective To assess the three year clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness of a strategy of
endovascular repair (if aortic morphology is suitable, open repair if not) versus open repair …

Background Case mix and outcomes of complex surgical procedures vary over time and
between regions. This study analyses peri-operative mortality after intact abdominal aortic …

Aims To report the longer term outcomes following either a strategy of endovascular repair
first or open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, which are necessary for both …

Objectives Current management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAA) varies
among centres and countries, particularly in the degree of implementation of endovascular …

Objective/Background The understanding of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), and
its importance for outcome, has increased over time. The aim was to investigate the …

Background The benefits of endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
remain controversial, without any strong evidence about advantages in specific subgroups …