Incidence and natural history of isolated abdominal aortic dissection: A population-based assessment from 1995 to 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Isolated abdominal dissection (IAD) is an uncommon clinical problem that is less well-understood than thoracic aortic dissection (AD). We performed a population-based assessment of the incidence, natural history, and treatment outcomes of IAD to better characterize this disease.

Methods

We used the Rochester Epidemiology Project to identify all Olmsted County, MN residents with a diagnosis of AD, intramural hematoma or penetrating ulcer (1995-2015). Diagnostic imaging of all patients was reviewed to confirm the diagnosis of IAD for inclusion. Presentation, treatment, and outcomes were reviewed. Survival of IAD patients was compared to age- and sex-matched population controls 3:1.

Results

Of 133 residents with aortic syndrome (AD, intramural hematoma, or pen

SUBMITTER: Sen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7910324 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature