Seasonal variation of the abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture in southwestern Greece
Kakkos, S.K.; Tsolakis, J.A.; Katsafados, P.G.; Androulakis, J.A.
International Angiology a Journal of the International Union of Angiology 16(3): 155-157
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-9590 PMID: 9405006 Document Number: 475627
Objective: To examine the hypothesis of seasonal variation in the rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm in our region. Design: Retrospective open study. Setting: University Hospital, Greece. Patients: Forty-six patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm admitted between 1991-1995. Intervention: The month of admission was registered. Main outcome measures: The seasonal variation in the abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. Results: The majority of ruptures (78%) occurred during the months October and April, a phenomenon proven to be periodical (p<0.05). Conclusions: The abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture clearly showed seasonal variation.