Resident and fellow experiences after the introduction of endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm

ObjectivesThis study assessed trends in open and endovascular repair (EVAR) of intact and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in the Medicare population and evaluated recent trends in AAA repair at vascular fellowship training programs.MethodsWe identified all Medicare beneficiaries with a diagnosis of AAA who underwent repair or had a primary diagnosis of rupture (1995-2008). Cohorts were compared by type of repair (open vs EVAR) and...