A histopathological classification scheme for abdominal aortic aneurysm disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Two consensus histopathological classifications for thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) and inflammatory aortic diseases have been issued to facilitate clinical decision-making and inter-study comparison. However, these consensus classifications do not specifically encompass abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Given its high prevalence and the existing profound pathophysiologic knowledge gaps, extension of the consensus classification scheme to AAAs would be highly instrumental. The aim of this study was to test the applicability of, and if necessary to adapt, the issued consensus classification schemes for AAAs.

Methods

Seventy-two AAA anterolateral wall samples were collected during elective and emergency open aneurysm repair performed between 2002 and 2013. Histolog

SUBMITTER: Bruijn LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8605212 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature