Superior mesenteric arteriovenous fistula embolisation complicated by bowel ischaemia. (15th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hussein, Maher; Issa, Ghada; Muhsen, Shirin; Haydar, Ali
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-05-15
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009521
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

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.