Traumatic renal arteriovenous fistula treated by ligation and preservation of the kidney.
A case with traumatic renal arteriovenous fistula is presented. The diagnosis was established by selective renal angiography. The fistula was treated by ligation and division of the feeding artery. Postoperative angiography revealed complete closure of the fistula. The aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of renal arteriovenous fistula are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000293:injuries*