Abstract
Asymptomatic arteriovenous fistulae and pseudoaneurysms are common after renal biopsy. We present a patient with a single kidney and symptomatic pseudoaneurysm of the renal artery with concomitant arteriovenous fistula as a rare complication following surgical embolectomy. The patient developed renal insufficiency because of a significant degree of vascular steal caused by the fistula. Dialysis was performed for more than 6 months until the fistula was diagnosed. The fistula and the pseudoaneurysm were successfully treated by superselective arterial embolization with metallic coils. Renal function improved within the next 2 weeks and no further dialysis was necessary. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nephron |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 351-353 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0028-2766 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.01.2000 |