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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Studies from Uppsala University provide new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm
March 30th, 2008
In this recent article published in the Journal of Endovascular Therapy, scientists in Uppsala, Sweden conducted a study "To compare cost differences between elective open repair (OR) and endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm in a population-based setting. Clinical data and hospital-related costs (pre-, peri-, and postoperative) were analyzed for 109 consecutive AAA procedures (98 men; mean age 73 years, range 48-95; mean aneurysm diameter 61 mm, range 42-120) performed from 2001 to 2005 (58 OR, 51 EVAR) in our primary catchment area." "Data were obtained through case records and hospital accounting systems. Nonparametric bootstrap was used for...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-30)
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