Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Research on abdominal aortic aneurysm described by scientists at Yale University
Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, September 5th, 2008
"Whether or not to undergo surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and whether to have open or endovascular repair (EVAR), is a complex decision that relies heavily on patient preferences, and yet little is known about the patient perspective on informed consent in this context. This study explores patients' views on their decision-making processes and the quality of surgeon-patient communication during informed consent for AAA repair," scientists in the United States report.
"Design of study: We conducted in-depth interviews with AAA patients (n = 20) who underwent open AAA repair, endovascular repair, or declined surgery. Data were independently transcribed and...
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