Rupture of renal artery aneurysm.
Rupture of a renal artery aneurysm, although rare, has been considered to be the most catastrophic urological injury. Three cases of ruptured and 1 case of impending rupture are reported. A review of the cases of ruptured renal artery aneurysm is presented together with emphasis on improved prognosis of this morbidity. Surgical indications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous