What Are the Operative Mortality Rates of Patients with Unruptured

question 14

Multiple Choice

What are the operative mortality rates of patients with unruptured AAA scheduled for elective repair?

• A) 1% to 2%
• B) 2% to 3%
• C) 3% to 5%
• D) 5% to 10%

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