Prevalence and trends of the abdominal aortic aneurysms epidemic in general population--a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a meta-analysis assessing the prevalence and trends of the abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) epidemic in general population.

Method

Studies that reported prevalence rates of AAA from the general population were identified through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and reference lists for the period between 1988 and 2013. Studies were included if they reported prevalence rates of AAA in general population from the community. In stratified analyses possible sources of bias, including areas difference, age, gender and diameter of aneurysms were examined. Publication bias was assessed with Egger's test method.

Results

56 studies were identified. The overall pooled prevalence of AAA was 4.8% (4.3%, 5.3%). Stratified analyses showed the following results,

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3846841 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature