Characteristic | Total (N = 120) | Group PE (N = 28) | Group PU (N = 17) | p Value (PE vs. PU) | Group TE (N = 34) | Group TU (N = 41) | p Value (TE vs. TU) |
Aortic Diameter, mm | |||||||
On Admission | 38 ± 7 | 39 ± 8 | 37 ± 10 | 0.354 | 38 ± 6 | 37 ± 6 | 0.391 |
During Follow-Up (Max Diameter) | 40 ± 9 | 45 ± 2 | 35 ± 9 | <0.001 | 44 ± 9 | 36 ± 6 | <0.001 |
Aortic Growth Rate (mm/6 Months) | 2.0 ± 5.7 | 4.7 ± 5.9 | −0.1 ± 1.0 | <0.005 | 5.1 ± 5.5 | −1.7 ± 4.5 | <0.001 |
Perfused with Partial Thrombosiss, % | 12 (14 of 120) | 25 (7 of 28) | 41 (7 of 17) | 0.326 | |||
Number of Intimal Tears (Patent False Lumen) | 2.2 ± 1.2 | 2.5 ± 0.2 | 1.7 ± 0.3 | <0.05 | - | - | - |