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Ureteric Obstruction of Solitary Kidneys by Aneurysms of the Iliac Artery
Author(s) -
Thompson P. M.,
Packham D. A.,
YatesBell A. J.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1981.tb03221.x
Subject(s) - ureterolysis , medicine , ureter , ligation , surgery , iliac artery , aneurysm , internal iliac artery , radiology , common iliac artery , hydronephrosis , anatomy , urinary system
Summary— Two rare cases are reported, both known to have solitary kidneys, that had ureteric obstruction caused by iliac artery aneurysms. Iliac aneurysms have a high mortality and may present to the urologist as an uncommon cause of ureteric obstruction. When the ureter of a solitary kidney is obstructed it is recommended that both ureterolysis and a temporary proximal diversion be performed. A common iliac aneurysm should be excised and grafted where possible; an internal iliac aneurysm is best treated by simple ligation or partial excision only.