title: [Endovascular management of iatrogenic renal arteriovenous fistulas].
abstract: Renal arteriovenous fistulas are uncommon in clinical practice, however the higher frequency of percutaneous renal procedures led to an increase of iatrogenic renal vascular lesions and associated fistulas. Many of these lesions are asymptomatic, however in case of symptoms they can be indicated for treatment. With the emergence of new techniques and materials for embolization, this therapeutic option has been increasingly used to treat this type of injury. The authors present two clinical cases of iatrogenic renal arteriovenous fistulas successfully treated using percutaneous embolization. The percutaneous management of iatrogenic renal vascular lesions is a safe and effective procedure and should be considered as the first-line treatment.
authors.forename: Luís
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: Alfredo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cerqueira
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vilaça
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Teixeira
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012077:Renal Artery; D012082:Renal Veins