Outcomes of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Octogenarians: Meta-analysis and Systematic Review

Objectives This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to highlight the results of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to assess safety and effectiveness in patients older than 80 years of age compared with younger patients. Methods PRISMA guidelines were used; quality was appraised, and data were extracted and analysed following the Cochrane collaboration. The MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched on December 31, 2016. All studies related to clinical outcomes following EVAR for AAA treatment in octogenarians compared with those in younger patients were included for a meta-analysis and systematic review of short- and midterm outcomes. Data were analysed using a fixed or random effects model by pooling and calculating odds ratios (ORs) or hazard ratios (HRs) and weighted mean differences, to investigate the safety and feasibility of endoluminal treatment in octogenarians. Results Published literature search identified nine observational studies, comprising 25,723 patients with AAA (5989 octogenarians and 19,734 younger patients). More males (OR 0.621, p =.002) and smokers (OR 0.457, p p p p =.408) between the groups. Conclusion Compared with younger patients, EVAR in octogenarians is associated with a significantly higher but still acceptable peri-operative and midterm mortality rate. Because of similar midterm re-intervention rates, these findings suggest that EVAR remains an appropriate therapeutic approach in the elderly group if comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and post-operative surveillance are incorporated.