Analysis Shows Low Rate of Compliance With Post-EVAR Surveillance
March 2, 2016—In the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS), Ali F. AbuRahma, MD, et al published findings from a study that analyzed compliance with imaging surveillance after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and its effect on clinical outcomes (2016;63:589–595). The investigators concluded that overall compliance of imaging surveillance after EVAR was low, particularly in EVAR patients with hostile neck anatomy. They advised that additional studies are needed to determine if strict post-EVAR surveillance is necessary, as well as to determine its effect on long-term clinical outcomes.
