Omental arteriovenous fistula following liver biopsy.
A case of iatrogenic omental arteriovenous fistula attributable to an earlier unsuccessful liver biopsy is presented. The complications of liver biopsy and the role of arteriography in the diagnosis and management of visceral arteriovenous fistulas are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007813:Laparotomy; D008099:Liver / Q000032:analysis; D009852:Omentum / Q000098:blood supply