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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Outlook
What to expect with an abdominal aortic aneurysm:
  • Those who receive surgical treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm have a life expectancy that is nearly the same as those who do not have an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • About half of individuals who present to the hospital with pain from an abdominal aortic aneurysm die from the disease.
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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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