AAA Flashcards
0
Q
What is the relative rupture risk between women and men of same size AAA?!
A
Women 3 times higher
1
Q
What is the risk of rupture of AAA based on maximum diameter?!
A
5.5-5.9 cm is 9.4 %
6- 6.9 cm is 10.2%
> 7cm is 32.5%
2
Q
What is the percentage of metachronous aneurysm following infrarenal AAA aneurysm repair?!
A
5 %
Usually between 5-10 years post operatively.
3
Q
What’s the SVS guideline for post infrarenal AAA repair surveillance?!
A
CTA chest, abdomen and pelvis every 5 years
4
Q
What is the most common cause of open conversion after EVAR?
A
Endoleak with aneurysm growth.
5
Q
What is the percentage of inflammatory AAA among all aortic aneurysms?
A
5%
6
Q
What is the percentage of incisional hernia post AAA repair?
A
25-30%
7
Q
What is the risk of conversion to open repair after EVAR?
A
1-2 %
