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Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain

Moslem Shakeri, Kourosh Karimi Yarandi, Kaveh Haddadi, Sima Sayyahmelli.


Abstract
Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating the prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) in men older than 50 years with a complaint of low back pain, employing MRI technique
Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 600 men older than 50 years with low back pain evaluated by MRI were assessed during a 12-month period. A diameter of abdominal aorta more than 3 cm was considered as aneurysm. Patients were divided in two groups: group A without an evidence of lumbar disc herniation on MRI (300 patients); and group B with lumbar disc herniation (300 patients). History of smoking was determined in all patients.
Results: Mean age was 60.05±8.81 (50-84) years. Positive history of previous or current smoking was found in 185 (30.8%) patients. AAA was detected in 7 (1.2%) patients, 3.2% and 0.2% of smokers and non-smokers, respectively (p=0.004, OR=13.9). There were 5 (1.7%) and 2 (0.7%) cases with AAA in groups A and B, respectively (p=0.287). In group B, 1% and 0.5% of patients with and without a positive history of smoking had AAA, respectively (p>0.05).
Conclusion: This study showed that the prevalence of AAA in elderly men with low back pain is similar to their counterparts without a complaint of low back pain. On the other hand, smoking was a risk factor for AAA. Screening of AAA in men older than 50 years with low back pain who smoke may be advisable. (Rawal Med J 2009;34:1-3).

Key words: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Low Back Pain, MRI.


 
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Shakeri M, Yarandi KK, Haddadi K, Sayyahmelli S. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. RMJ. 2009; 34(1): 1-3.

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Shakeri M, Yarandi KK, Haddadi K, Sayyahmelli S. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=7195 [Access: October 30, 2025].

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Shakeri M, Yarandi KK, Haddadi K, Sayyahmelli S. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. RMJ. 2009; 34(1): 1-3.


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Shakeri M, Yarandi KK, Haddadi K, Sayyahmelli S. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. RMJ. (2009), [cited October 30, 2025]; 34(1): 1-3.


Harvard Style

Shakeri, M., Yarandi, . K. K., Haddadi, . K. & Sayyahmelli, . S. (2009) Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. RMJ, 34 (1), 1-3.


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Shakeri, Moslem, Kourosh Karimi Yarandi, Kaveh Haddadi, and Sima Sayyahmelli. 2009. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. Rawal Medical Journal, 34 (1), 1-3.


Chicago Style

Shakeri, Moslem, Kourosh Karimi Yarandi, Kaveh Haddadi, and Sima Sayyahmelli. "Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain." Rawal Medical Journal 34 (2009), 1-3.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Shakeri, Moslem, Kourosh Karimi Yarandi, Kaveh Haddadi, and Sima Sayyahmelli. "Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain." Rawal Medical Journal 34.1 (2009), 1-3. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Shakeri, M., Yarandi, . K. K., Haddadi, . K. & Sayyahmelli, . S. (2009) Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) in Men over 50 years with low back pain. Rawal Medical Journal, 34 (1), 1-3.


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