Selective Transcatheter Embolization of a Pediatric Postnephrectomy Arteriovenous Fistula

Abstract

A rare case of postnephrectomy arteriovenous fistula of the right renal pedicle of a 6-year-old boy is reported. The diagnosis was made by clinical signs and confirmed by colored duplex sonography and angiography. Successful treatment was achieved by percutaneous transcatheter embolization using coils.

A rare asymptomatic arteriovenous fistula between right renal artery and inferior vena cava following penetrating trauma: A Case report

“…Elective surgical closure remains standard treatment of choice with low-operative risk and good late results. Currently, percutaneous transluminal embolization may be performed in a few cases [2,6] considering their special features. In this way the fistula can be closed without any surgical risk.…”

Renal arteriovenous aneurysm in a 4-year-old patient

“…Acquired renal arteriovenous fistula is more common and occurs secondary to trauma, inflammation, renal surgery, renal angioplasty, or percutaneous biopsy. [8][9][10][11][12][13] The most common symptom of renal arteriovenous fistula is hematuria. 8 It is reported in 72% of the reported cases.…”