Abdominal aortic aneurysm with ectopic renal artery origins: a case report

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2007 Oct-Nov;41(5):463-6. doi: 10.1177/1538574407303179.

Abstract

The coexistense of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with ectopic main renal vasculature complicates aortic surgery and mandates a focused imaging evaluation and a carefully planned operation to minimize renal ischemia. We present the case of a 75-year-old man with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a right kidney with two ectopic main renal arteries, one originating from the aneurysmal distal aorta and the other from the right common iliac artery; the patient underwent a surgical repair and followed an uneventful course with no deterioration of renal function. The preoperative and intraoperative details are reported, along with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / physiopathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Cold Ischemia*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Kidney Diseases / physiopathology
  • Kidney Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Kidney Function Tests
  • Male
  • Renal Artery / abnormalities*
  • Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Renal Artery / surgery
  • Renal Circulation
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed
  • Treatment Outcome