Arteriovenous fistula of the renal pedicle following nephrectomy responsible for heart failure. Report of 2 cases
Marcaggi, X.; Boyer, L.; Lusson, J.R.; Ribal, J.P.; Viallet, J.F.; Cassagnes, J.
Archives des Maladies du Coeur et des Vaisseaux 83(11): 1721-1724
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9683 PMID: 2122849 Document Number: 350389
The authors report two cases of acquired post-nephrectomy arteriovenous fistula. The large shunt was responsible for cardiac failure. The first case was treated by percutaneous embolisation and the second by reoperation. The clinical results were excellent. These two cases illustrate the value of different imaging techniques and therapeutic approaches: direct surgery or embolisation.