Successful Renal Autotrans-plantation with Y-Prosthetic Aortic Replacement in a Patient with Complete Occlusion of Abdominal Aorta and Renal Artery

Abstract

Occlusion of the abdominal aorta represents the end stage of an atherosclerotic process and often is associated with stenosis of renal artery inducing renal failure and hypertension. Surgical and medical treatments are indicated to preserve and restore renal function in patients with these conditions. We report herein the first successful renal autotransplantation combined with aortic replacement by Y prosthesis in a patient with complete occlusion of abdominal aorta and bilateral renal arteries, resulting in limb-threatening ischemia and progressive renal failure.

Alternative Grafting Technique for Patients Unsuited to Heterotopic Transplantation due to Diseased Pelvic Conditions

“…Good clinical outcomes have been demonstrated for patients chosen to undergo a renal graft [13] , including those reported herein.…”