People who don't realize they're living with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may face a sudden aortic rupture or tear and massive, catastrophic bleeding. However, others lucky enough to know in advance ...

How do the long-term results of endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms compare with open surgical procedures? The study authors conducted a randomized trial in 37 UK hospitals. A total of 1252 ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

The research involved 1252 UK patients who had been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This is a bulge in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs through the body, and affects around one ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to perform a groundbreaking, minimally-invasive surgery for complex aortic aneurysms– ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can happen anywhere below the diaphragm. The infrarenal area of the abdomen, just below the kidneys, is one of the most common places to develop an abdominal aneurysm. The ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair has evolved into a multifaceted field incorporating both traditional open surgical techniques and less invasive endovascular procedures (EVAR). The management of ...

Women are more likely to die within five years of having elective surgery to repair a weakening in the wall of the aorta or need repeat surgery, according to a recent Rutgers study. Writing in the ...

Meritus Medical Center has been recognized as a High Performing hospital for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals ...

The risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm also goes up with age. Because of his history of smoking and his age, you are correct that your father-in-law should be screened for an abdominal aortic ...