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Creating Radio-cephalic Arteriovenous Fistula in the Forearm with a Modified No-Touch Technique
Published on: April 1, 2022
[Renal arteriovenous fistula: a case report]
Hirokazu Abe1, Takeshi Nishida, Naoki Segawa
1Department of Urology, Shizuoka Saiseikai General Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|February 17, 2006
Summary
Congenital arteriovenous fistula of the kidney is rare. Transcatheter arterial embolization effectively treated a patient with renal AVF presenting with hematuria, resolving symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Congenital arteriovenous fistula (AVF) of the kidney is an uncommon vascular malformation.
- Renal AVFs can present with significant clinical manifestations, including macroscopic hematuria.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Observation:
- A case of congenital left renal AVF presenting with macroscopic hematuria is described.
- Color Doppler ultrasound was instrumental in diagnosing the renal AVF.
- The patient underwent successful transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) using coils for treatment.
Findings:
- Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) provided a definitive and minimally invasive treatment for the renal AVF.
- Post-embolization, the patient's presenting symptoms of macroscopic hematuria completely resolved.
- Color Doppler ultrasound is confirmed as a key diagnostic modality for renal AVF.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of TAE in managing congenital renal AVF.
- Accurate diagnosis via Color Doppler ultrasound facilitates timely and successful intervention.
- Further literature review supports TAE as a primary treatment option for renal AVF.
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