Superior mesenteric arteriovenous fistula embolisation complicated by bowel ischaemia

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 May 15:2013:bcr2013009521. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009521.

Abstract

Superior mesenteric arteriovenous fistulas are rare, especially when iatrogenic in origin. Management of these fistulas can be surgical or endovascular. Endovascular embolisation is the preferred modality with a low rate of complications. Among the reported complications, bowel ischaemia is considered an unlikely occurrence. We report a case of a complex iatrogenic arterioportal fistula that was managed by endovascular embolisation and controlled through both its inflow and outflow, and was later complicated by bowel ischaemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Ileum / blood supply*
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Ischemia / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Mesenteric Veins / abnormalities*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*