Percutaneous embolization of a high-flow pancreatic transplant arteriovenous fistula.
Percutaneous endovascular techniques were used to treat an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) associated with pancreatic transplantation. A pancreatic transplant superior mesenteric artery-to-superior mesenteric-vein AVF was successfully embolized while flow to the pancreas transplant was preserved. The embolization was aided by the use of Guglielmi detachable coils and a detachable balloon. No complications were encountered. At 23 months follow-up, the patient is doing well with no recurrence.
Angle
J F
JF
Department of Radiology, Box 170, University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
Matsumoto
A H
AH
McGraw
J K
JK
Hagspiel
K D
KD
Spinosa
D J
DJ
McCullough
C S
CS
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016035:Pancreas Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*