Table 4 Aortic diameters of the 21 patients before and after TEVAR for retrograde ascending aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) with a primary intimal tear or ulcer-like projection in the descending thoracic aorta
From: Efficacy of endovascular repair in the treatment of retrograde ascending aortic intramural haematoma
Diameters-mm | Pre-TEVAR (n = 21) | Post-TEVAR (n = 21) | Diameter difference | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ascending aorta | ||||
Aortic diameter | 41.9 ± 3.8 | 36.9 ± 3.6 | 5.0 ± 2.6 | < 0.01 |
IMH thickness | 8.2 ± 2.7 | 1.9 ± 2.1 | 6.2 ± 2.3 | < 0.01 |
Descending aorta | ||||
Aortic diameter | 33.8 ± 3.1 | 32.3 ± 2.9 | 1.5 ± 2.3 | 0.11 |
FL diameter or IMH thickness | 11.6 ± 4.6 | 4.9 ± 2.5 | 6.7 ± 4.7 | < 0.01 |