Ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta with kidney autografting.

Abstract

The treatment is described of a man aged 54 with a ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta extending to above the junction of the renal arteries. The procedure selected was introduction of a prosthetic aortic bifurcation, followed by autografting of one kidney after is extracorporeal refrigeration. The procedure is explained.