Two questions arise when an arteriosclerotic renal artery stenosis is identified. First, is it a contributing factor to the patient’s hypertension or renal insufficiency? Second, if stenosis is a contributing factor and an operative intervention is deemed appropriate, is an…
Mesenteric artery aneurysms are an uncommon disease within the splanchnic circulation. Although a considerable number of case reports and small series exist that describe the relevance and management of these aneurysms, our knowledge on this topic remains somewhat anecdotal. Nevertheless,…
Celiac artery compression syndrome was first described in the 1960s. It is a consequence of extrinsic compression by the median arcuate ligament of the celiac artery and surrounding neural tissues ( Figure 1 ). Several synonyms have been applied to…
Death, myocardial infarction, and bleeding are the complications most discussed with patients before aortic surgery, but kidney failure and intestinal injuries can be the most devastating and lead to a dramatically higher morbidity and mortality. This chapter reviews the etiology…