Obstructive ARF caused by an inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abstract Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare entities characterized by dense fibrosis typically enveloping the aortic wall and adjacent structures with distinctive clinical features that differentiate them from typical atherosclerotic aneurysms. The inflammatory process can involve the renal excretory pathways, causing ureteral obstruction in 20% of cases. The authors report 2 cases of complete obstructive anuria secondary to inflammatory aneurysms and discuss the most appropriate management for these situations of hydronephrosis. Surgical repair of the aneurysm usually leads to regression of the inflammatory reaction. Am J Kidney Dis 41:E9. © 2003 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc.
The aim of our study is to characterize, using OCT, the morphologic features of calcific plaques after rotational atherectomy, adjunctive balloon angioplasty and stenting. ::: ::: A total of 57 consecutive patients who had undergone angioplasty using rotational atherectomy were included. The 67 lesions