[Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm a paradigmatic shift]

TY - JOUR

T1 - [Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm a paradigmatic shift]

AU - Lönn, Lars Birger

PY - 2008

Y1 - 2008

N2 - The evolution of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is rapid and global. The aim is to replace open surgery as a life-saving treatment. According to randomised controlled studies, abdominal EVAR is a better option than open repair in terms of safety and efficacy in the short run. However, the overall survival in EVAR patients with severe morbidity is not influenced since mortality in this group is mainly unrelated to the aneurysm. Endovascular repair is also a solid alternative in thoracic pathologies and aortic ruptures. Patient selection and follow-up in EVAR is mainly governed by vascular imaging, especially 3-D CT reconstructions. There is a need for an increased number of endovascular specialists in Denmark since an increasing number of patients are suitable for EVAR treatment Udgivelsesdato: 2008/3/10

AB - The evolution of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is rapid and global. The aim is to replace open surgery as a life-saving treatment. According to randomised controlled studies, abdominal EVAR is a better option than open repair in terms of safety and efficacy in the short run. However, the overall survival in EVAR patients with severe morbidity is not influenced since mortality in this group is mainly unrelated to the aneurysm. Endovascular repair is also a solid alternative in thoracic pathologies and aortic ruptures. Patient selection and follow-up in EVAR is mainly governed by vascular imaging, especially 3-D CT reconstructions. There is a need for an increased number of endovascular specialists in Denmark since an increasing number of patients are suitable for EVAR treatment Udgivelsesdato: 2008/3/10

M3 - Tidsskriftartikel

SN - 0041-5782

VL - 170

SP - 926

EP - 928

JO - Ugeskrift for læger

JF - Ugeskrift for læger

IS - 11

ER -