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Splenic arteriovenous fistula. Case report.

T E Gudmundsen1, M Lie, H Ostensen

  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Tromsø, Norway.

Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A rare splenic arteriovenous fistula developed after a motorcar accident. This case highlights a very uncommon type of vascular anomaly involving the portal venous system.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Splenic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare vascular anomalies.
  • Two primary types exist: true AVFs and those involving the portal venous system.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of a splenic AVF that developed subsequent to a motorcar accident.
  • The specific type observed was a fistula between the arterial system and the portal venous system, a very rare presentation.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with a splenic arteriovenous fistula, a condition with limited documented occurrences.
  • The etiology was traumatic, stemming from a motorcar accident, leading to a rare subtype of splenic AVF.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare vascular complications after trauma.
  • Understanding the different types of splenic AVFs is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Further research into traumatic AVFs may elucidate underlying mechanisms and improve patient outcomes.

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