Abstract
Arterioportal fistulae are a relatively uncommon cause of portal hypertension. Surgical treatment of these lesions can be associated with significant morbidity. Transcatheter embolization is an effective means of treatment which carries a very low morbidity and mortality rate. We present a case of transcatheter embolization of a presumed post-traumatic superior mesenteric artery-superior mesenteric vein fistula in a patient who presented with signs and symptoms of severe portal hypertension.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-16 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Mar 1 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging