Table 2. Anatomical distribution of AAWF events.
|
Rupture location |
n |
% |
|
Ascending aorta |
58 |
62.4% |
|
Descending aorta |
5 |
5.4% |
|
Thoracoabdominal aorta |
25 |
26.9% |
|
Unspecified due to tissue destruction |
5 |
5.4% |
|
Total |
93 |
100% |
AAWF: Acute aortic wall failure.