Aortic Aneurysm and its complications as seen on 128 slice computed tomography, a retrospective observational study from a tertiary care centre.

Kiran Kumar Reddy Kona; Abhishek J. Arora; Jyotsna Yarlagadda

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Aortic Aneurysm and its complications as seen on 128 slice computed tomography, a retrospective observational study from a tertiary care centre.

Kiran Kumar Reddy Kona, Abhishek J. Arora, Jyotsna Yarlagadda

Abstract :

Knowledge of the characteristic imaging features of aortic aneurysms and its complications is essential for the prompt, accurate diagnosis and for the prevention of life threatening complications. In this retrospective analysis, we aim to familiarize the readers with computed tomography angiography (CTA) findings in aortic aneurysm and its complications. Out of total 52 patients with aortic aneurysms in our study 24(46%) patients were found to have thoracic aorta aneurysm, 19(37%) patients were found to have abdominal aortic aneurysm and 9 (17%) patients were found to have thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, while based on the shape, fusiform aneurysms were found in 37(71%) patients and saccular aneurysms were found in 15 (29%).