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  • Title: Improvement of renal functions after embolization of renal AVF in a patient who had been on dialysis for 5 years.
    Author: Ulusoy S, Ozkan G, Dinç H, Kaynar K, Oztürk MH, Gül S, Kaplan ST.
    Journal: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol; 2011 Feb; 34 Suppl 2():S106-8. PubMed ID: 20820779.
    Abstract:
    Recently, ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy has been used in the diagnosis of renal diseases. Development of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which is one of the post-biopsy complications, is not frequently encountered. AVFs are usually asymptomatic; however, they may lead to serious outcomes. We report a 21-year-old patient, who had been on dialysis for 5 years. Due to high blood pressure (230/160 mmHg) and a thrill in the lumbar area detected on physical examination, Doppler examination was performed and a renal AVF was detected. Because the patient had a history of renal biopsy 5 years previously, the fistula was thought to be secondary to the biopsy. After embolization of the AVF, renal functions improved enough to terminate dialysis treatment.
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