Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2022, Vol. 60 ›› Issue (10): 62-67.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2022.0438

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Correlation between baseline CT features and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm in 71 cases

WANG Ying1,2, GU Hui2, YU Xinxin1, HU Jinzhuo2, WANG Ruopeng2, WANG Ximing1,2   

  1. 1. Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China;
    2. Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
  • Published:2022-09-30

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the baseline CT features associated with the progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm(AAA)so as to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of AAA. Methods Clinical and imaging data of 83 AAA patients who underwent at least two enhanced CT scans during Jan. 2012 and Dec. 2021 were selected for analysis, with an interval of 3 months or more between the two scans. Baseline CT features such as aneurysm diameter, area, length, curvature, and thrombus area were measured, and the annual rate of AAA progression was calculated based on the aneurysm diameter. Patients with progression were divided into slow progression group(progression rate ≤0.25 cm/y)and rapid progression group(progression rate >0.25 cm/y). Independent samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U nonparametric test was used for comparison between groups; univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were applied to determine baseline CT characteristics associated with AAA progression. Results Progression was present in 71 patients, including 35 in the slow progression group and 36 in the rapid progression group. The baseline aneurysm length was significantly longer in the rapid progression group than in the slow progression group(P=0.03). Multivariate analysis showed that aneurysm area(β=0.048, P=0.020)and length(β=0.051, P=0.007)were independently and positively correlated with the rate of progression, and aneurysm curvature(β=-0.005, P=0.034)and thrombus area(β=-0.034, P=0.013)were independently and negatively correlated with the rate of progression. Conclusion Among the baseline CT features of AAA patients, aneurysm area, length, curvature, and thrombus area are significantly associated with progression.

Key words: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Computed tomography, Growth rate, Aneurysm area, Intraluminal thrombus

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  • R816.2
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