Pseudoaneurysms postangioplasty of the renal artery: case reports and review of the literature

Ann Vasc Surg. 2009 Mar;23(2):258.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2008.08.025. Epub 2008 Oct 1.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms postangioplasty of the renal artery are a life-threatening complication but are poorly known due to their rarity. The aim of this report is to study this complication through three personal case reports and 10 cases found in a literature review. The data analysis led us to highlight important aspects about four main elements: initial procedure events, time to presentation, symptoms leading to diagnosis, and treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Angioplasty / adverse effects*
  • Angioplasty / instrumentation
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Renovascular / diagnostic imaging
  • Hypertension, Renovascular / etiology*
  • Hypertension, Renovascular / therapy
  • Male
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / complications
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents