Southwestern Türkiye’s Aortic Aneurysm Overview: Surgical Outcomes and Epidemiological Insights from Denizli and Neighboring City Referrals

Objectives: Aortic aneurysms are significant health risks, particularly in regions with limited specialized care.Despite advancements in imaging and surgical techniques, disparities in healthcare access influence outcomes.This study evaluates epidemiological trends, procedural outcomes, and referral dynamics, aiming to improve care strategies for aortic aneurysm patients. Materials and Methods:This retrospective study analyzed data from 699 patients treated for aortic aneurysms between 2010 and 2023 at a single referral cardiovascular center in Southwestern Trkiye.The dataset included information on patient demographics, referral sources, birthplace of patients, aneurysm classifications, procedural details, length of hospitalization, and mortality outcomes.Statistical analyses were performed to identify significant predictors of clinical outcomes, with a significance threshold of p<0.05. Results:The cohort was predominantly male (79.26%) with a mean age of 61.89 years.Ascending aortic graft replacements (42.21%) were the most common procedures, followed by abdominal (25.32%) and thoracic (13.45%) repairs.The overall mortality rate was 18.60%, with higher rates in Afyonkarahisar (23.53%) and Burdur (21.43%).Denizli accounted for 56.51% of referrals, underscoring its central role in regional care.