Transcatheter embolization of traumatic renal arteriovenous fistula.
An iatrogenic renal arteriovenous fistula was treated by transcatheter embolization with particles of absorbable gelatin sponge. Recurrent massive hematuria was successfully controlled. The procedure was easily accomplished with minimal loss of renal parenchyma. Surgery, which usually requires partial or total nephrectomy, was avoided.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging