Abdominal aortic aneurysm characteristics and outcomes: a single-center retrospective cross-sectional study.

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and its correlation with mortality in the first 30 days after the procedure was performed.

Methods: Demographic information, clinical and radiological characteristics, as well as outcomes 30 days after the procedure was performed were assessed and compared. Continuous variables were analyzed with Student's t-test and categorical with Chi-square and Fisher's exact test.

[Single-center Experience of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment in Patients with Hostile Neck Anatomy versus Favorable Anatomy].

Background: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) generally is not recommend for patients with unfavorable neck anatomy. This study examines the short-term results according to the characteristics of the proximal aortic neck treated with EVAR.

Methods: Between December 2010 and January 2013, 21 patients were treated with EVAR.