Atherosclerotic renal artery occlusion extending into branches: successful revascularization in situ with a branched saphenous vein graft

J Urol. 1979 Aug;122(2):240-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)56344-2.

Abstract

In some patients successful renal revascularization can be done after complete renal artery occlusion. We report on a patient with atherosclerotic occlusion of the renal artery and its branches in whom an aortorenal bypass with a branched saphenous vein graft was performed in situ, with cure of hypertension and reversal of azotemia. This is a useful and versatile technique for replacing the renal artery and its major branches.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriosclerosis / complications
  • Arteriosclerosis / surgery*
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Humans
  • Kidney / blood supply
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / etiology
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / surgery*
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation*
  • Transplantation, Autologous