Pelvic kidney and aorto-iliac aneurysm--a rare association--case report and literature review

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2005 Nov;30(5):531-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.04.044. Epub 2005 Jun 16.

Abstract

Association of a congenital pelvic kidney with abdominal aortic aneurysm is rare and to date only a handful cases have been reported in literature. We report one such case, which was successfully treated using the technique of temporary extra-anatomical perfusion of the kidney.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / complications*
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney / blood supply
  • Male