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Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms have a low survival rate, especially when shock develops before surgery. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes in these critical vascular emergencies.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Research
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) represent a significant surgical emergency with high mortality.
Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical, but outcomes remain challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the surgical experience and outcomes of patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.
To identify factors influencing survival in rAAA cases.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 37 consecutive patients undergoing surgery for rAAA over a 5-year period.
Analysis of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative data, including shock status and prior aneurysm diagnosis.

Main Results:

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The overall survival rate was 38%.

Development of shock before surgery was common and associated with a poor prognosis.

Prior knowledge of the aneurysm negatively impacted survival, despite not affecting diagnostic or shock status.

Conclusions:

Urgent surgical intervention is paramount for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Improving community awareness of aneurysm symptoms and the need for rapid treatment is essential.
Minimizing delays and avoiding pre-operative shock are critical for enhancing patient survival.