[Splenic arteriovenous fistula and portal hypertension. A case report]

Tunis Med. 2002 Feb;80(2):103-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a rare case of portal hypertension following to an arteriovenous fistula. The embolisation of the fistula permitted to treat portal hypertension and liver histologic alterations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology*
  • Hypertension, Portal / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Spleen / blood supply*