EMBOLIZATION FOR HEPATO-PORTAL ARTERIOVENOUS-FISTULA

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 46  (6) , 366-370
Abstract
The simultaneous occurrence of an intrahepatic hepatoportal fistula and portal hypertension generates questions about the priority and methods of treatment. Catheter embolization of the small-to-moderate fistula is not required, and surgical decompression of portal hypertension is recommended in patients.