Endovascular occlusion of primary major pelvic arteriovenous fistula using patent ductus arteriosus occluder

Perfusion. 2016 Mar;31(2):172-5. doi: 10.1177/0267659115585136. Epub 2015 Apr 27.

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects and safety of a patent ductus arteriosus occluder (PDAO) in the management of major abdominal arteriovenous fistula. A 56-year-old man was admitted into our hospital, presenting with impeded defecation and claudication. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) was conducted upon admission, which revealed an aneurysm-like lesion, with the left internal iliac artery as its feeding artery. Super-selective embolization treatment was accomplished using a single PDAO. The results of the CTA at follow-up showed no recanalization of the lesion and that a PDAO was at the site. The patient had no pelvic ischemia complications.

Keywords: arteriovenous fistula; embolization; endovascular therapy; patent ductus arteriosus occluder (PDAO).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / therapy
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent* / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged