Extrahepatic arterioportal fistula: three-dimensional reconstruction of computerized tomodensitometric scan for diagnosis and morphologic assessment

Abdom Imaging. 2004 Jul-Aug;29(4):463-6. doi: 10.1007/s00261-003-0148-1. Epub 2004 Mar 18.

Abstract

Arterioportal fistulae (APFs) are rare. An asymptomatic APF was suspected by computed tomography. Multiplanar, maximum intensity projection, and surface shaded display reconstructions showed its anatomy. To our knowledge, this is the first report using such reconstructions to analyze the architecture of an extrahepatic APF. Complete assessment of APF can be achieved noninvasively, and initial endovascular treatment can be planned.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
  • Catheterization / methods
  • Celiac Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach / blood supply
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media