Epidemiology and management of thoracic aortic dissections and thoracic aortic aneurysms in Ontario, Canada: A population-based study

The incidence of thoracic aortic dissections and aneurysms increased over time but all-cause hospital and late outcomes improved. Gender differences exist. Men incur more disease but women have higher hospital mortality. Surgery was primarily referred to cardiac surgeons. Endovascular therapy was primarily referred to vascular surgeons.