Rapidly Expanding Renal Artery Aneurysm Open Repair: A Case Report

Renal artery aneurysms are rare occurrences, representing less than 1% of all aneurysms in the general population. Little is known about the natural history and optimal management of these aneurysms. We report a 58-year-old female patient with bilateral renal artery aneurysms with significant rapid growth of the right aneurysm on 1-year follow-up. Due to her age and the anatomical complexity of the aneurysm, the patient was not a candidate for endovascular repair. She therefore underwent open repair of the right renal artery aneurysm with resection and primary anastomosis. This case offers an example of surgical management of this rare disease process.