Background: Prior studies have demonstrated poor perioperative and long-term survival of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis who undergo abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (AAAR). However, survival in dialysis patients overall has improved over time. We hypothesize that the contemporary rates of perioperative and long-term survival following AAAR in ESKD patients are also improving.
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