scholarly journals Aneurysm Wall Enhancement Detected by Contrast Computed Tomography Scan Is Associated With Aneurysm Shrinkage After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 340-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eisaku Ito ◽  
Naoki Toya ◽  
Soichiro Fukushima ◽  
Yuri Murakami ◽  
Tadashi Akiba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Aneurysm Wall ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Tomography Scan

scholarly journals Aortic aneurysm as a complication of myeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis

Open Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 468-473
Author(s):  
Atsushi Satomura ◽  
Takayuki Fujita ◽  
Takashi Maruyama ◽  
Hiroaki Hamada ◽  
Yukinari Nozawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Myeloperoxidase Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Large Vessels

AbstractMyeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (MPO-AAV) does not usually involve large vessels, such as the aorta. However, we experienced three cases having an aortic aneurysm as a complication of MPO-AAV with renal insufficiency. In one patient it involved the onset of descending aortic dissection during treatment for MPO-AAV; another two patients had an abdominal aortic aneurysm at the time of our diagnosis of MPO-AAV. Although we found no pathological evidence in our patients, MPO-AAV might result in large vessel inflammation. Therefore, we suggest that patients with MPO-AAV should be examined by computed tomography scan to check for the presence of an aortic aneurysm.

scholarly journals Acute Pyelonephritis Associated with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: An Unusual Presentation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Ferreira Nascimento ◽  
Carolina Morna ◽  
Mariana Bilreiro ◽  
Ines Correia
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Acute Pyelonephritis ◽  
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Tomography Scan

We describe a rare presentation of acute pyelonephritis associated with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. A 68-year-old female presented to the emergency department with a 3 day history of cystitis. General examination revealed the acute onset of pain in the left flank accompanied by fever and chills. Blood tests revealed leucocytosis 25,400x109L and C-reactive protein 495 mg/L (<6.1), while urinary sediment analysis revealed many leucocytes and gram-negative bacteria. The patient was admitted with acute pyelonephritis. On the third day of admission, the urine culture isolated Escherichia coli sensitive to the antibiotic prescribed; however, the patient clinically deteriorated. A computed tomography scan revealed a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm involving the left renal artery. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy but uncontrollable haemorrhage led to a fatal outcome. This case highlights a rare case of acute pyelonephritis associated with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. A computed tomography scan or abdominal ultrasound should be considered whenever a patient has acute pyelonephritis with a C-reactive protein >400 mg/L in order to exclude complications and other potentially fatal pathologies.

EVAR in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Horseshoe Kidney: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152660282110594
Author(s):  
Mauricio Gonzalez-Urquijo ◽  
Diana Paola Padilla-Armendariz ◽  
David Eugenio Hinojosa-Gonzalez ◽  
Gerardo Lozano-Balderas ◽  
Eduardo Flores-Villalba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Horseshoe Kidney ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Endovascular Approach ◽  
Aneurysm Repair

Purpose: A systematic review of all patients that have been reported in the literature with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) concomitant with horseshoe kidney (HSK) treated electively by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is presented. A new grouping system for describing HSK vasculature is implemented. Materials and Methods: We searched for published manuscripts using the Medical Subject Headings terms “abdominal aortic aneurysm,” “AAA,” “EVAR,” “endovascular aneurysm repair,” and “horseshoe kidney” in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and National Center for Biotechnology Information databases. Inclusion criteria include all published material of patients with AAA with HSK treated electively by an endovascular approach. We excluded patients who were treated by a hybrid or open repair or patients with ruptured AAA. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS Statistics version 25 (IBM Corp, Armonk, New York) software. Results: A total of 50 patients from 30 studies were included for analysis. Males made up 88% (n=44) of the population. The median age for this cohort was 70 years (range: 47–86 years). Median aneurysmal diameter was 6.0 cm (range: 4.0–10.3 cm). The median operative time for endovascular repair was 84 minutes (range: 40–332 minutes). The most common graft used was Zenith, used in 40% (n=20) of the cases, followed by Endurant in 14% (n=7). The overall complication rate was 14% (n=7). The median follow-up was 19 months (range: 1–108 months). While comorbidities did not appear to impact outcomes significantly, median operative times for smokers were higher than those in nonsmokers, 84 versus 118 minutes, respectively (p=0.048). Univariate linear regression modeling of aneurysmal size with age, operative time, and length of stay revealed a significant coefficient association between aneurysmal size and operative times. After adjusting for comorbidities and aneurysmal size, prior history of chronic kidney disease significantly increased odds for renal infarction. Conclusion: This review presents the most complete data set possible of patients with concomitant HSK and AAA treated by an endovascular approach. Furthermore, the A + B + C classification for grouping the HSK vasculature is implemented. This systematic review suggests EVAR to be an excellent option with low complication rates for the treatment of AAA in patients with HSK.

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