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N Vermeersch¹, J M Hendriks, P Lauwers

¹Department of thoracic and vascular surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem (Antwerp), Belgium.

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Isolated abdominal aortic dissection (IAAD) is rare and typically has a benign course. Conservative management with close monitoring is effective, with surgery rarely needed and no disease-related mortality observed.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Aortic Diseases
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Isolated abdominal aortic dissection (IAAD) is an uncommon condition with unclear natural history and optimal treatment strategies.
Previous reports detailed 5 cases, with this study updating the series with 5 additional patients and a literature review.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the clinical features, management, and outcomes of patients with isolated abdominal aortic dissection (IAAD).
To contribute to understanding the natural history and progression of IAAD.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 5 new IAAD cases diagnosed between 1992 and 2014, alongside 5 previously reported cases.
Diagnosis confirmed via magnetic resonance (MR)-angiography or computed tomographic (CT) scanning.
Conservative treatment with hypertension control and regular imaging follow-up.

Main Results:

Ten IAAD cases (4 men, mean age 60.6 years) were analyzed; none had acute symptoms.
Dissections were infrarenal in 4 cases and at the celiac trunk in 1.
All patients remained symptom-free with stable dissection lengths; 2 developed slow aneurysmal dilatation. Only 1 of 10 patients required surgery, with no disease-related mortality.

Conclusions:

IAAD is a rare condition with a generally benign clinical course, favoring conservative management.
IAAD may be underrecognized and underdiagnosed compared to thoracic aortic dissections.