Superior mesenteric arteriovenous fistula: imaging findings and endovascular treatment

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2012 Nov;46(8):675-8. doi: 10.1177/1538574412465481.

Abstract

Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) of the superior mesenteric vasculature are rarely encountered. We present a case of an iatrogenic superior mesenteric AVF following subtotal colectomy, which was successfully treated with coil embolization. Cross-sectional imaging and angiographic findings are reviewed along with the options for endovascular therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Colectomy / adverse effects*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / injuries*
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / pathology
  • Mesenteric Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Veins / injuries*
  • Mesenteric Veins / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome