A Review of Computational Methods to Predict the Risk of Rupture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Table 1

Wall thickness measurements as reported in literature [52].

Author	Reported thickness (mm)	Method of measurement	Remarks
Di Martino et al., 2006 [53]	Elective AAA 2.5 ± 0.1; Ruptured AAA 3.6 ± 0.3; Mean 2.9	Optical (laser)	Thickness is inversely correlated with local strength; only anterior wall tested; use of laser measurement eliminates compression due to caliper
Raghavan et al., 2006 [54]	Min 0.23; Max 4.26; Median 1.48	Caliper	No discernible difference in thickness for small and large aneurysm; thickness slightly lower in posterior and right walls; thickness low in ruptured aneurysm near site of rupture
Thubrikar et al., 2001 [55]	Posterior 2.73 ± 0.46; Lateral 2.52 ± 0.67; Anterior 2.09 ± 0.51	Customized micrometer with resistivity meter	Thickness decreases from posterior to lateral to anterior walls; accuracy 0.05 mm