Aortocaval Fistula: A Rare Cause of Venous Hypertension and Acute Renal Failure. (30th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Takkar, Chandandeep; Choi, Lorraine; Mastouri, Nasim; Kadambi, Pradeep V.
• Other Names: Barnett C. Academic Editor.; Saber A. A. Academic Editor.; Tokar B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-30
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/487079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Spontaneous rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm into the inferior vena cava is rare and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. The clinical presentation can be variable and thus the diagnosis can be difficult. It can present with symptoms and signs of an abdominal emergency, venous hypertension, or systemic hypoperfusion. The traditional method of repair has been open surgery which is associated with high rate of complications. We report a case of aortocaval fistula (ACF) presenting with acute renal failure and heart failure, which was treated successfully with a novel, endovascular approach.