Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Cost

Background Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) can cause significant mortality when ruptured but are often undiagnosed before this time. Population screening of high-risk individuals and early intervention may mitigate AAA-related mortality. Large trials have demonstrated a mortality benefit for AAA screening, but adoption is not ubiquitous. This study sought to systematically review and consolidate the most recent randomized trial evidence on AAA...