Horseshoe kidney and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Three cases of horseshoe kidney associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm are reported. The pathology, diagnosis and management are discussed. The review of the literature indicates that successful treatment depends on an accurate knowledge of the blood supply to the kidney.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012077:Renal Artery