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Considerations on the treatment for aortoiliac aneurysmal disease with concomitant ectopic kidney

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Summary:Abstract Introduction: Ectopic kidneys with concomitant aortoiliac aneurysmal disease have been previously reported in the literature, however its exact prevalence is unknown. The objective of this review is to summarize current knowledge on the treatment this special group of patients. Methods: A non-systematic literature research was performed on the treatment of aortoiliac aneurysmal disease in patients with ectopic kidneys. Results: Literature on the management of patients with aorto-iliac aneurysms and concomitant ectopic kidneys is limited to case reports and very small series. Treatment modalities which include open, endovascular or hybrid techniques, should preserve the variable vasculature of the ectopic kidney. Several different surgical solutions have been proposed, highlighting the uncertainty on the optimal management strategy. However, a growing number of reports suggest safety and efficacy with adapted endovascular techniques. Conclusion: In parallel to the general trend in the management of abdominal aortic aneurysm, it is expected that a growing number of patients will concomitant aorto-iliac aneurysm and ectopic kidneys will be treated with endovascular techniques.
Main Authors:Veterano,Carlos
Other Authors:Antunes,Inês; Veiga,Carlos; Mendes,Daniel; Rocha,Henrique; Castro,João; Pinelo,Andreia; Pinto,Pedro Sá; Almeida,Rui
Subject:Ectopic kidney aortoiliac aneurysmal disease endovascular repair open repair
Year:2022
Country:Portugal
Document type:article
Access type:open access
Associated institution:Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Language:English
Origin:SciELO Portugal

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