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R Chiesa1, Y Tshomba, D Psacharopulo

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Università Vita-Salute, Milan, Italy.

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Open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) shows satisfactory outcomes, with low mortality and complication rates. This study details 17 years of experience, analyzing infrarenal AAA repairs and their results.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Open surgical repair remains a significant treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
  • Understanding long-term outcomes and complication profiles is crucial for patient management.
  • Technological advancements necessitate continuous evaluation of established surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the surgical technique for open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.
  • To report a single-center's 17-year experience with open AAA repair.
  • To analyze the outcomes and complications associated with infrarenal AAA open repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 3857 infrarenal AAA open repairs performed between 1993 and 2010.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, aneurysm type, surgical approach (tube vs. bifurcated graft), operative time, blood loss, and complications.
  • Outcomes assessed included intraoperative mortality, 30-day mortality, and specific complication rates (e.g., renal impairment, ischemia, pulmonary complications).

Main Results:

  • The study analyzed 3857 infrarenal AAA repairs in patients with a mean age of 71.8 years.
  • Overall 30-day mortality was 0.6%, with intraoperative mortality at 0.2%.
  • Key complication rates included permanent renal function impairment (4.3%) and pulmonary complications (9.8%).

Conclusions:

  • Open surgical repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) demonstrates satisfactory short- and long-term outcomes.
  • Despite the advent of endovascular techniques, open repair remains a viable and effective option for a broad patient population.
  • The study highlights the importance of experienced surgical centers in achieving favorable results for AAA repair.