The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A systematic review of the impact of preoperative exercise for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2020; 71: 2123-2131.

Published: 17th November 2020

Authors: Wee IJY, Choong AMTL

Conclusion

This study included six RCTs and one cohort study. Exercise improved ventilatory threshold and anaerobic threshold but not peak oxygen consumption. The effects on clinical outcomes are awaited from bigger trials.

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