Current trends in the management of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity449 @entity439 @entity358 @entity583 @entity1028
The treatment of @entity1028 has undergone dramatic changes over the last three decades. More sophisticated diagnostic techniques have allowed early elective repair to be carried out. Improvement has resulted in both morbidity and mortality rates. Investigations such as ultrasound, computerized tomographic scanning and arteriography allow easy confirmation of the diagnosis of @entity449 and permit a better assessment of the extent prior to surgical intervention. Improvement in the pre-operative management, particularly in relation to cardiac, renal, and @entity358 , has led to greatly improved results. The most important change in surgical technique has been repair of the @entity439 rather than resection. Combined with better post-operative intensive care units, this development has contributed to the improved morbidity and mortality rates. Although the complication rate of elective repair is low, the major cause of death remains @entity583 . As a result of all these improvements, indication for repair of @entity1028 has been extended to @entity1 over the age of 80. Following surgical repair, most @entity1 can be expected to return to normal lifestyles and lifespans.
