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[Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm]

J S Lindholt1, S Juul, E W Henneberg

  • 11Organkirurgisk afdeling, karkirurgisk afsnit, Viborg Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 24, 1997
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Screening older men for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) using ultrasound can prevent deaths. This cost-effective method identifies AAA early, significantly reducing mortality rates from this dangerous condition.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Public Health Screening
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Mortality from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is increasing despite more elective resections.
  • Elective AAA surgery has a 2-6% mortality rate, drastically lower than the 75-95% for ruptured AAA.
  • AAA often remains asymptomatic until rupture, highlighting the need for early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-benefit of widespread ultrasonographic screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in men aged 65-73.
  • To determine if screening can significantly reduce AAA-related mortality.
  • To inform public health policy regarding AAA screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized trial involving screening 65-73 year old males in the County of Viborg, Denmark.

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  • Utilizing ultrasonography, a reliable, safe, and inexpensive method with high sensitivity and specificity.
  • Analyzing cost-benefit based on estimated prevalence, incidence, and rupture risk.

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrasonographic screening for AAA is a quick (10 minutes per scan), accurate, and affordable detection method.
    • Screening men over 65 could theoretically prevent a substantial number of AAA-related deaths.
    • Calculations suggest one AAA death prevented per 200-300 scans, with an estimated cost of 4000 DKK per life-year saved.

    Conclusions:

    • Widespread ultrasonographic screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in men over 65 is a potentially life-saving public health intervention.
    • The cost-effectiveness of AAA screening requires further validation due to uncertainties in epidemiological data.
    • A randomized trial is underway to provide definitive evidence on the benefits of AAA screening in the target population.