Table 46 Normal aortic diameters in children measured on a contrast enhanced 3D-CMRA according to reference [91]

Aortic sinus

0.57 + 19.37*BSA^0.5

2.38

Sinotubular junction

 − 0.03 + 16.91*BSA^0.5

1.92

Ascending aorta

 − 1.33 + 18.6*BSA^0.5

1.99

Proximal to the origin of the brachiocephalic artery

 − 3.38 + 20.07*BSA^0.5

1.69

First transverse segment

 − 3.52 + 18.66*BSA^0.5

1.63

Second transverse segment

 − 2.63 + 16.5*BSA^0.5

1.31

Isthmic región

 − 3.37 + 16.52*BSA^0.5

1.46

Descending aorta

 − 1.12 + 14.42*BSA^0.5

1.64

Thoracoabdominal aorta at the level of the diaphragm

1.27 + 9.89*BSA^0.5

1.34