Int J Angiol 2011; 20(4): 247-250
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1285105
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Percutaneous Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Coexisting Horseshoe Kidney: Technical Aspects and Review of the Literature

Tze-Woei Tan1 , Alik Farber1
  • 1Section of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Publication History

Publication Date:
11 August 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT

Surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) with coexisting horseshoe kidney (HSK) is technically challenging because of complex anatomy. Endovascular repair has emerged as a common approach to AAA repair and represents a valid alternative in selected patients with AAA and concomitant congenital renal anomalies. We report a case of successful percutaneous endovascular repair in a patient with coexistent AAA and HSK. Careful preoperative planning is essential in successful endovascular management of abdominal aneurysms in these patients.

REFERENCES

Alik FarberM.D. F.A.C.S. F.I.C.A. 

Section of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Boston University Medical Center

88 East Newton Street, Collamore Building, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02119-2393

Email: alik.farber@bmc.org

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