Korean J Urol.  1993 Jun;34(3):503-507.

Superselective arterial embolization with microcoils for congenital renal arteriovenous fistula

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  • 1Departmet of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Congenital renal arteriovenous fistula is a rare disease and manifested by gross hematuria, bladder tamponade and flank pain. We experienced one case of congenital renal arteriovenous firstula which was cirsoid type and treated with superselective transcatheter arterial embolization of four small segmental arteries. The microcoils made of platinum and synthetic fiber were used as theembolization modality.

Keyword

Renal arteriovenous fistula; Superselective arterial embolization; Microcoils

MeSH Terms

Arteries
Arteriovenous Fistula*
Flank Pain
Hematuria
Platinum
Rare Diseases
Urinary Bladder
Platinum
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