Postnephrectomy arteriovenous fistula

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1988 Jul-Aug;29(4):491-3.

Abstract

A new case of postnephrectomy arteriovenous fistula is reported. This is an uncommon acquired complication of a common surgical procedure. Clinical features, diagnostic procedures, surgical treatment and results are analysed and discussed. In this case, a direct communication between the right renal artery and the inferior vena cava was found.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy / adverse effects*
  • Renal Artery*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*