Circ Cardiovasc Qual
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Circ Cardiovasc Qual · Nov 2009
Effect of endovascular aneurysm repair on the volume-outcome relationship in aneurysm repair.
We aim to quantify the relationship between the annual caseload (volume) and outcome from elective endovascular (EVR) or open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in England between 2005 and 2007. ⋯ A strong relationship existed between the volume of surgery performed and outcome from both open and endovascular aneurysm repairs. These data support the concept that abdominal aortic surgery should be performed in specialized units that meet a minimum volume threshold.