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Ligation of the left renal vein
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Ligating the left renal vein during abdominal aortic reconstruction is a safe procedure. Clinical follow-up and renography in 11 patients showed no adverse effects, suggesting it can be performed routinely.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Abdominal Aortic Surgery
- Renal Physiology
Background:
- Abdominal aortic reconstruction sometimes requires access to the aorta and renal arteries.
- Injury to the left renal vein can occur during these procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and outcomes of ligating the left renal vein during abdominal aortic reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 11 patients undergoing abdominal aortic reconstruction.
- The left renal vein was ligated and divided in these patients.
- Patients were monitored through clinical follow-up and renography.
Main Results:
- No adverse sequelae were observed in any of the 11 patients.
- Clinical assessments and renography results were unremarkable.
Conclusions:
- Ligation and division of the left renal vein is a safe procedure in abdominal aortic reconstruction.
- The technique can be performed routinely without significant complications.