Retroaortic left renal vein and inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm.
The aim of this study was to report successful surgical management of an inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with a retroaortic left renal vein. The patient, a 78-year-old man, presented with diffuse abdominal pain, fever, and constipation. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed soft tissue surrounding the aneurysm and a left renal vein behind the aorta. Intraoperative findings confirmed the CT images. The patient is alive and well 6 months postoperatively.
Bajardi
Guido
G
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
Vitale
Gaetano
G
Mirabella
Domenico
D
Bracale
Umberto Marcello
UM
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography / Q000379:methods; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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