Management and therapeutic options for abdominal aortic aneurysm coexistent with horseshoe kidney.

Background: Horseshoe kidney (HSK), referring to the abnormal fusion of the lower renal poles, represents one of the most common renal anomalies. One of its most significant features is the anomalous vasculature, with a number of accessory renal arteries originating from the aorta, the mesenteric arteries, and even the iliac arteries supplying both the renal kidneys and the renal isthmus.

Methods: A literature review was performed to identify and to present the most recent data regarding classification and imaging evaluation of HSK concomitant with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Primary Stenting of Right-Sided Subclavian Artery Stenosis Presenting as Subclavian Steal Syndrome: Report of 3 Cases and Literature Review.

Background: Right-sided subclavian artery stenosis (SAS) is a rare cerebrovascular disease involving the upper extremities. Considering an endovascular approach for its management requires increased endovascular and catheterization skills when compared with the left side, due to the close approximation of the right subclavian artery origin, vertebral, and common carotid arteries.

Methods: Three patients suffering from proximal right-sided SAS were treated in our center through primary stenting.

Endovascular Treatment of Infrarenal Isolated Abdominal Aortic Dissection with Application of the Kissing Stents Technique: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Isolated abdominal aortic dissection (IAAD) is a rare form of aortic dissection involving usually the infrarenal part of the abdominal aorta. A 45-year-old male presented with lumbar pain and claudication. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed an infrarenal IAAD extending to the left external iliac artery (EIA), causing ≥90% narrowing of the lumen.

Fenestrated and Branched Stent Grafting in Complex Aneurysmatic Aortic Disease: A Single-Center Early Experience.

Background: The aim of this study is to present our early experience and highlight the technical difficulties associated with the use of fenestrated and branched stent grafts to treat patients with juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), pararenal AAA, and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs).

Methods: A prospectively held database maintained at our department was queried for patients who have undergone branched and fenestrated stent grafting for AAA or TAAA treatment. Indication for repair, comorbidity precluding open repair, technical challenges associated with the repair, as well as operative mortality, morbidity, and reintervention rate were evaluated.