Abstract:between surgeon and patient. Use of these tools, however, can be timeconsuming and logistically challenging. We investigated whether simply showing patients their images from preoperative computed tomography (CT) or angiography would improve patient satisfaction with the preoperative discussion. We also examined whether this improved patient knowledge and patient trust and whether it contributed to increased preoperative anxiety. Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing either elective abdominal aortic aneurys… Show more
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