MRI detection of a female pelvic arteriovenous fistula after hysterectomy: treatment with superselective coil embolisation

Br J Radiol. 2008 Sep;81(969):e221-4. doi: 10.1259/bjr/53820918.

Abstract

We present a rare case of acquired pelvic arteriovenous fistula of the uterine vessels in a woman with a remote history of hysterectomy who presented with chronic pelvic and left limb pain. It was successfully treated by coil embolisation of the left uterine artery. The MRI and angiographic features are described, together with the current management and a review of literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy* / adverse effects
  • Iliac Vein*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology
  • Remission Induction
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterus / blood supply*