Christelle Chedrawy MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Pedram Rezai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Joseph Kay MD, Abstract Co-Author: Stockholder, General Electric Company

Anupam Basu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Anthony Falco DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Visceral arterial aneurysms are rare entities with a described incidence of 0.2%. Renal artery aneurysms account for 15-22% of the visceral arterial aneurysms and are generally discovered incidentally.  Most of the aneurysms are less than 2 cm and are asymptomatic. Symptoms may result from rupture and thromboembolic events. A size greater than 2 cm warrants intervention. Multiple approaches have been described in the management of visceral arterial aneurysms. The primary intent of covered stent placement is to exclude the aneurysmal sac while maintaining distal perfusion. The described approach offers an alternative to treat high risk patients, as well as patients with aneurysms whose size or location would make a surgical approach problematic. 

1. Introduction: o Overview of Renal Artery Aneurysms o Case presentation 2. Indications and contraindications 3. Preprocedure preparation and diagnostic imaging o Renal ultrasound o Imaging features on CT scan of the abdomen o Diagnostic Angiogram 4. Procedure: Placement of covered stents. 5. Postprocedure Management and follow up. 6. Complications  

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Chedrawy, C, Rezai, P, Kay, D, Basu, A, Falco, D, Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Renal Artery Aneurysm: A Pictorial Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008969.html