title: Post-biopsy intrarenal arteriovenous fistula.
abstract: We present 5 cases of intrarenal arteriovenous fistulas after renal biopsy. Of these cases 3 followed percutaneous needle biopsy and 2 occurred after open renal biopsy. A nephrectomy was necessary in 1 patient to control the severe hypertension secondary to a hydronephrotic kidney and 1 patient required a partial nephrectomy to control marked hematuria.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012077:Renal Artery; D012082:Renal Veins