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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Studies from N. Saratzis and colleagues yield new information about abdominal aortic aneurysm
March 30th, 2008
In this recent report, researchers in Thessaloniki, Greece conducted a study "To report a retrospective evaluation of the efficacy and midterm clinical results of the Anaconda stent-graft in the endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. Fifty-one patients (48 men; mean age 71 +/- 8 years, range 62-89) were treated with the Anaconda stent-graft from January 2006 to September 2007." "Six patients were considered at high risk for open repair (defined as ASA grade 3) and 10 had undergone previous laparotomy. The mean neck diameter and length were 26 mm (range 22-30) and 18.5 mm (range 14-35), respectively. Mean proximal neck angulation was 30 degrees...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-30)
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