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Concomitant renal endarterectomy and aortic reconstruction

J W McNeil1, S T String, R B Pfeiffer

  • 1Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, AL.

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Renal endarterectomy combined with aortic surgery effectively treats renal artery stenosis, improving hypertension and offering durable revascularization. This procedure is safe for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients undergoing aortic reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a significant risk factor for hypertension and renal insufficiency.
  • Simultaneous aortic reconstruction and renal revascularization present unique surgical challenges.
  • Evaluating the efficacy and safety of combined procedures is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the efficacy and durability of renal endarterectomy in patients undergoing simultaneous aortic reconstruction.
  • To assess the operative risk associated with renal endarterectomy in both symptomatic and asymptomatic RAS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 101 patients undergoing combined aortic reconstruction and renal endarterectomy.
  • Patients had at least 75% stenosis of the renal artery ostium.
  • Indications included hypertension, renal insufficiency, or asymptomatic stenosis; follow-up averaged 3.3 years.

Main Results:

  • Perioperative mortality was 1%, with 15% morbidity.
  • 74% of hypertensive patients showed improvement or cure; blood pressure remained significantly reduced long-term.
  • Asymptomatic patients experienced significant blood pressure and creatinine improvements with no mortality or azotemia.

Conclusions:

  • Renal endarterectomy is an effective and durable renal revascularization technique.
  • It can be safely combined with aortic surgery.
  • Consideration for high-grade asymptomatic RAS in patients undergoing aortic reconstruction is warranted.