Research Article

Limitations of Online Information on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Table 2

Treatment options and alternatives.

Information reportedNumber (%)

Indications for surgery24 (89)
Description of EVAR and open treatment options23 (85)
Information reported on what determines if patient is a candidate for open or EVAR13 (48)
Watchful waiting (periodic surveillance of an aneurysm that does not meet criteria for surgical treatment)25 (93)
Nonintervention for aneurysm that meets criteria for surgical treatment9 (33)