Left Renal Vein Division for Juxtarenal Aortic Exposure: Influence on Renal Function and Role of the Communicating Lumbar Vein.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, we evaluate the outcome of renal function in patients undergoing juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with or without division of the left renal vein with special focus on the role of the communicating lumbar vein.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of 110 patients undergoing elective juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair between 2000 and 2018 was performed. The demographic characteristics and comorbidities were reviewed in detail and the renal function was analysed pre- and post-operatively. The cohort of patients was split into group A (left renal vein divided) and B (left renal vein mobilised). Group A was further sub-analysed regarding the presence of a communicating lumbar vein on preoperative imaging

SUBMITTER: Selberherr A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9054893 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature