| Literature DB >> 25848435 |
Akihiko Ikeda1, Toru Tsukada1, Taisuke Konishi1, Kanji Matsuzaki1, Tomoaki Jikuya1, Yuji Hiramatsu2.
Abstract
Horseshoe kidney is a congenital anomaly characterized by medial fusion of the bilateral kidneys. Treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with a horseshoe kidney is a technical challenge because of the complex anatomy. We report a successful open surgical repair for a ruptured AAA with a horseshoe kidney. An aortic grafting was performed with division of the renal isthmus through a transperitoneal approach. In the case of a ruptured AAA, quick open surgery is the most reliable treatment. If a horseshoe kidney coexists, transperitoneal approach with division of the renal isthmus provides good surgical field for an aortic grafting.Entities:
Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysm; emergency surgery; horseshoe kidney
Year: 2015 PMID: 25848435 PMCID: PMC4369570 DOI: 10.3400/avd.cr.14-00099
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Vasc Dis ISSN: 1881-641X