Nonsurgical closure of large arteriovenous fistulas.
We report a nonsurgical closure of large postnephrectomy arteriovenous fistulas in two patients. To out knowledge, this method has not previously been attempted because of the large size of the communication and the risk of pulmonary embolization. However, the development of new embolization techniques makes a nonsurgical approach feasible and safe.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors