Rupture of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm due to Aortic Wallstent Dislocation Masquerading as Renal Colic

Author: Heuser Markus   Obenauer Silvia   Seseke Florian   Kopka Lars   Gross Andreas J.  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 0036-5599

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Vol.35, Iss.3, 2001-05, pp. : 252-253

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Abstract

Placement of an aortic wallstent for treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a frequent therapeutic measure. Whereas AAA is known to mimic renal colic, aortic wallstent dislocation is a novel diagnostic problem. Herein, we report the first case of a patient with a dislocated aortic wallstent and subsequent aneurysm rupture and discuss appropriate diagnostic measures.