“…2,7,16 For example, Illonzo et al found that the rates of FTR following OAR and EVAR in a Medicare population were 1.6% and 5.0%, respectively. 16 Given that advanced age has been associated with greater risk of FTR following injury, cholecystectomy, transurethral prostatectomy, and cardiac surgery, 9,13,16,17 it follows that the rate of FTR following AAA in the elderly would be higher than that seen in the general population. Consistent with this notion, a study by Illonzo et al showed a progressive increase in risk of FTR after elective AAA repair with every 5-y increase in age above 69 y.…”