Percutaneous Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Coexisting Horseshoe Kidney: Technical Aspects and Review of the Literature

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.

KEYWORDS

Abdominal aortic aneurysm - horseshoe kidney - congenital renal anomaly - endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

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