Transcatheter occlusion of inferior mesenteric arteriovenous fistula: a case report

Transcatheter embolization of the inferior mesenteric artery with steel coils was performed for the control of massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding and sepsis. The bleeding and sepsis was caused by a very large arteriovenous fistula of the inferior mesenteric vessels. This iatrogenic lesion developed and became symptomatic just 5 weeks after an anterior resection of the rectum was performed. Following embolization, the patient made a speedy recovery from the sepsis and no recurrent bleeding was noted.