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  • Title: Postnephrectomy fistula between the renal artery stump and inferior vena cava treated with Amplatzer vascular plug: gray-scale and Doppler sonographic findings.
    Author: Taneja M, Metupalle V, Hiong TK, Soo TB, Htoo A.
    Journal: J Clin Ultrasound; 2008 Oct; 36(8):497-9. PubMed ID: 18446858.
    Abstract:
    Fistulous communication between the renal artery stump and the inferior vena cava is a rare complication of nephrectomy. We report a case of an adult male in whom a fistula was detected on investigation for persistent postoperative anemia. The fistula was initially identified with Doppler sonography and subsequently confirmed on a catheter angiogram. It was successfully occluded percutaneously with an Amplatzer vascular plug. The plug had a distinctive appearance on subsequent sonographic studies that was useful for follow-up evaluation.
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