Complex renal artery aneurysm: successful exclusion with balloon-expandable covered stent

J Invasive Cardiol. 2013 Nov;25(11):612-4.

Abstract

We report an incidentally noted aneurysm in the left renal artery in a 60-year-old woman. Repair was recommended due to the size of the aneurysm and the patient's history of hypertension. The aneurysm was located in a bifurcation lesion, and angulation at the site was approximately 90 degrees. We were able to successfully exclude the aneurysm, however, with a balloon-expandable covered stent. This suggests that balloon-expandable covered stents offer excellent delivery and precise deployment, even in cases where complex anatomical issues are involved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation*
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Renal Artery*
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible