Table 3. Comparisons between CT and operation findings for 28 cases of intramural hematoma.

Intimal tear features	CT (n=28)	Operation (n=28)	P
Intimal defect (case)	20	27
Size of intimal defect (mm)	6.95±5.12	19.59±6.51	<0.001
Location of intimal defect (n)
Proximal ascending aorta	6	7
Distal ascending aorta	8	11
Aorta arch	4	6
Proximal descending aorta	2	3
No intimal defect (tear)	8	1
Ascending aorta plaque	2	13	<0.001