Renal artery pseudoaneurysm after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
Delayed bleeding from a renal artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare occurrence after partial nephrectomy. We present 2 cases of renal artery pseudoaneurysm after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. One patient presented with gross hematuria and flank pain and the other presented with flank pain and a decreasing hematocrit. The patients were treated with selective angioembolization of the pseudoaneurysm. The etiology and management of this potentially life-threatening condition are discussed.
Wright
Jonathan L
JL
Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Porter
James R
JR
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D012077:Renal Artery