Discusses broad issues of the field, such as epidemiology and natural history, quality of life, and safety regulations, then details surgical and endovascular treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, and examines special considerations. Several chapters address specific subjects related to video-assisted and laparoscopic techniques, surgical risks, and arterial impairment. Endovascular topics such as pre- and postoperative imaging, endoleaks, complications, and renal involvement are also discussed. Branchereau is affiliated with University Hospital, France. Jacobs is affiliated with the Academic Medical Center, The Netherlands. Lacks a subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.