The association of volume of intramural thrombus with rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm

We read with great interest a systematic review and meta-analysis by Singh et  al1 of the relation of volume of intramural thrombus (IMT) to rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The authors1 identified greater volume of IMT in ruptured AAA (RAAA) than in intact AAA (IAAA) (finding A) and no difference in IMT volume between RAAA and IAAA in patients matched for AAA dia meter or other covariates (finding B). The latter finding, however, was derived from only three studies2,3 enrolling 77 patients.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research