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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
New technique to repair aneurysms safer
November 6th, 2004
Repairing a life-threatening bulge in a major stomach artery by threading a patch up from the groin appears to sharply cut the short-term risk of death and complications, compared with traditional surgery, Dutch researchers have found. It is the second study in a month to suggest the newer technique is an improvement over cutting open the patient's abdomen. About 40,000 Americans each year have a bulging weak spot, or aneurysm, in their abdominal aorta repaired, a number sure to grow given the aging U.S. population. The Dutch study found the less-invasive procedure reduced the risk of death within 30 days by three-fourths. A...
Source: Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions & Ventures Week (2004-11-06)
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