Renal artery aneurysm during the postpartum period - A case report and review of the literature

Bengisun U., Ersoz S., Bilgin O., Sanlidilek U., Ceylan I.

VASCULAR SURGERY, vol.33, no.2, pp.229-233, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/153857449903300221
  • Journal Name: VASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.229-233
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ruptured renal artery aneurysm, especially during pregnancy, is an infrequent but a catastrophic disorder. Rupture of renal artery aneurysm during pregnancy is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality of about 80%. The incidence of renal artery aneursyms in the postpartum period is unknown. We report a case of intact saccular renal artery aneurysm diagnosed and treated successfully by excision of the aneurysm and primary repair in the postpartum period.