Vascular Plug Embolization of a Superior Mesenteric Arteriovenous Fistula: Case Report and Literature Review of Endovascular Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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.

Report

The case of a 42 year old man with a history of Crohn's disease who had a delayed symptomatic mesenteric portal AVF, occurring 20 years after ileocecal resection, which was subsequently managed by endovascular approach is reported. The patient presented with post-prandial abdominal pain for almost one year, and dyspnoea New York Heart Association stage II. There were no signs of portal hypertension. Pre-operative contrast enhanced computed tomo

SUBMITTER: Teniere T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10522866 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature