Saccular renal artery aneurysm as a cause of hypertension

J. R. Youkey, G. J. Collins, P. M. Orecchia, R. A. Brigham, J. M. Salander, N. M. Rich

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Abstract

The case of a patient with renovascular hypertension related to an arterial kink is reported. The arterial kink was caused by a renal artery aneurysm and was not apparent with angiography. This is the first reported case in which renin-mediated hypertension was clearly related to a correctable mechanical problem from a saccular renal artery aneurysm. Indications for surgical repair of renal artery aneurysm and angiographic findings indicative of a functionally significant renal artery stenosis are reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)498-501
Number of pages4
JournalSurgery
Volume97
Issue number4
StatePublished - 1985

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