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

Cost-effectiveness of conventional and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: results of a randomized trial. J Vasc Surg 2007; 46: 883-890.

Published: 1st January 2007

Authors: Prinssen M, Buskens E, de Jonge SE, Buth J, Mackaay AJ, Sambeek MR et al.

Conclusion

Costs and quality of life were recorded for one year after intervention in this trial that included 351 procedures. There was no significant difference in the quality of life scores, but endovascular repair was more expensive.



 

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