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Abstract
One hundred consecutive elective abdominal aortic aneurysmorrhaphies were performed
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1966 to 1973. The overall hospital mortality
was 3 per cent. There were no operative deaths in patients with aneurysms smaller
than 9 cm. In view of our favorable overall statistics, we recommend elective abdominal
aortic aneurysmorrhaphy in all cases unless there is severe associated cardiac and
pulmonary disease. Preoperative carotid endarterectomy is recommended for symptomatic
cerebrovascular insufficiency or for asymptomatic carotid bruits and/or hemodynamically
significant carotid stenosis. When necessary, associated gastrointestinal procedures
can be accomplished without increased risk of infection.
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