Podcast 88: Weighing the benefits of endovascular versus open repair in abdominal aortic aneurysm.

The New England Journal of Medicine carries several studies comparing the long-term outcomes of endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Tying all those studies together is an editorial by Dr. K. Craig Kent of the University of Wisconsin. We’ve got him as our guest this week. Have a listen.

Interview-related links:

• K. Craig Kent’s editorial
• EVAR trial abstract
• DREAM study abstract

News-related links

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