Ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta with kidney autografting
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Ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta with kidney autografting
Abstract
The treatment is described of a man aged 54 with a ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta extending to above the junction of the renal arteries. The procedure selected was introduction of a prosthetic aortic bifurcation, followed by autografting of one kidney after is extracorporeal refrigeration. The procedure is explained.