Men and octogenarians do well after surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms
Although most clinicians have a reasonable idea about the risks of
surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms, few surgeons would be confident
about quoting figures for long term survival after such surgery.
Doctors might be reluctant to refer elderly patients for surgery if
they believe these patients would die within five years. On p 852
Norman et al present evidence from a population based linked database
to suggest that men and octogenarians have a good five year relative
survival rate after surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Women,
however, do not do as well.
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