Splenic arteriovenous fistula.
We present a case of a splenic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) occurring postsplenectomy. The splenectomy was performed as a result of severe blunt abdominal trauma. The fistula was discovered in the postoperative period and controlled with intravascular coils. Splenic AVF are usually due to rupture of a pre-existing splenic artery aneurysm, post-traumatic, or iatrogenic. Diagnosis and treatment of a splenic AVF are necessary to prevent the development of hepatosclerosis and esophageal varices.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging