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Summary of detected abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) ≥5.5 cm (N = 66)
| Average AAA diameter (6.4 ± 1.0 cm) | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Vascular surgeon referral after detection | 62 (93.9) |
| Refused vascular consultation | 3 (4.5) |
| Died before vascular consultation | 1 (1.5) |
| Patients died within 10-year period | 25 (37.9) |
| Patients died of suspected rupture | 1 (2.2) |
