Changing Profiles of Diagnostic and Treatment Options in Subclavian Artery Aneurysms

• Published in: European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 27 - 34
• Main Authors: Vierhout, B.P, Zeebregts, C.J, van den Dungen, J.J.A.M, Reijnen, M.M.P.J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2010
• Subjects: Aneurysm; Aneurysm - diagnosis; Aneurysm - etiology; Aneurysm - mortality; Aneurysm - surgery; Complications; Conventional; Endovascular; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Patient Selection; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Predictive Value of Tests; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; Subclavian artery; Subclavian Artery - pathology; Subclavian Artery - surgery; Surgery; Treatment; Treatment Outcome; Vascular Surgical Procedures - adverse effects; Vascular Surgical Procedures - mortality; Treatment; Subclavian artery; Complications; Endovascular; Aneurysm; Conventional

Abstract Background Subclavian artery aneurysms (SAAs) are rare and may cause life- and limb-threatening complications. Therapeutic options greatly differ as do access alternatives. The aim of the study was to assess its clinical presentation, diagnostics and therapeutic options as reported in the l...