Platinum wire embolization of an intrahepatic arterioportal fistula

Am J Gastroenterol. 1990 Jul;85(7):859-60.

Abstract

We report a case of arterioportal fistula in the right hepatic lobe. The lesion was selectively catheterized with an open-ended guidewire and successfully embolized with small pieces of platinum wire.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Hepatic Artery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Platinum
  • Portal Vein*

Substances

  • Platinum