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Normal thoracic aortic diameter in Thai people by multidetector computed tomography.

Juntima Euathrongchit¹, Pariyanoth Deesuwan, Srun Kuanprasert

¹Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. jeuathro@mail.med.cmu.ac.th

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The normal thoracic aorta size in Thai adults was determined using Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT). Aortic diameter varies significantly with age and sex, with larger aortas in males and increasing size with age.

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Anatomy
Cardiovascular Imaging

Background:

Establishing reference ranges for thoracic aorta dimensions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Previous studies have not comprehensively assessed thoracic aorta size in the Thai population.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the normal size of the thoracic aorta in Thai individuals.
To analyze the influence of age and sex on thoracic aorta dimensions.

Main Methods:

Thoracic Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) images were analyzed for 73 Thai males and 56 Thai females across four age groups.
Aortic diameters were measured at multiple levels and correlated with age, sex, and vertebral body dimensions.

Main Results:

Normal aortic configuration with smooth tapering was observed.
Mean aortic diameters ranged from 3.12 cm (proximal ascending) to 2.03 cm (diaphragm).
Aortic size was significantly larger in males and increased with age; a weak correlation with vertebral body size was noted.

Conclusions:

Normal thoracic aorta dimensions for the Thai population were established.
Age and sex are significant determinants of thoracic aorta size.
Vertebral body width shows a weak correlation with aortic dimensions.