Embolization for hepatoportal arteriovenous fistula.
The simultaneous occurrence of an intrahepatic hepatoportal fistula and portal hypertension generates questions about the priority and methods of treatment. Catheter embolization of the small-to-moderate fistula is not required, and surgical decompression of portal hypertension is recommended.
D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications; D011169:Portal Vein