The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
A meta-analysis of 21,178 patients undergoing open or endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Several studies have compared outcomes after elective open and endovascular approaches to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery, with varying results. ⋯ The endovascular repair of AAA offers a clear benefit in terms of reduction in postoperative adverse events and 30-day mortality. In the longer term, it is also associated with a reduction in aneurysm-related mortality, but not in all-cause mortality.
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Topical negative pressure (TNP) therapy is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of wounds. Its clinical and cost effectiveness is unclear. ⋯ There is little evidence to support the use of TNP in the treatment of wounds.