Vascular Plug Embolisation of a Superior Mesenteric Arteriovenous Fistula: Case Report and Literature Review of Endovascular Treatment
Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) rarely occurs in the portal venous system. Aetiologies include iatrogenic, surgical, and penetrating trauma of the abdomen. Clinical manifestations of superior mesenteric portal arteriovenous fistula (SMPAVF) are right heart failure, mesenteric ischaemia, or signs of portal hypertension.
Source: EJVES Extra - Category: Surgery Authors: Tom Teniere, Mickael Palmier, Adelya Curado, Didier Plissonnier Tags: Case Report Source Type: research