Posttraumatic intrapancreatic aortosplenic fistula causing portal hypertension

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2003 Sep;11(3):272-4. doi: 10.1177/021849230301100322.

Abstract

Arterioportal fistulas are uncommon. The case of a patient with massive uncontrollable esophageal variceal bleeding is presented. Reversible portal hypertension was caused by a posttraumatic giant intrapancreatic aortosplenic fistula. Percutaneous closure was unsuccessful, and pancreatectomy was performed to control the bleeding. The case is discussed and the literature on this exceptional cause of portal hypertension is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications*
  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Aorta / injuries*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology*
  • Male
  • Splenic Vein / injuries*
  • Wounds, Stab / complications*