Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
- 1 December 1978
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 65 (12) , 839-841
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800651204
Abstract
The results of operation in 76 patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm are presented with an analysis of the cause of operative death. Overall mortality was 58 per cent and preoperative hypotension significantly increased mortality; deterioration while awaiting operation made a successful outcome particularly unlikely. No group could be identified, however, in which operation was without hope of saving life, and age alone should not contrairdicate surgery.Keywords
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