Congenital arterioportal fistula of the liver with reversal of flow in the superior mesenteric vein

We report on a newborn with a large arterioportal fistula of the liver complicated by a sudden reversal of flow in the portal and superior mesenteric vein, leading to congestion and ischemia of the small intestine. Ultrasound, duplex Doppler sonography and angiographic features are presented. Ligati...

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Published inPediatric radiology Vol. 24; no. 3; p. 198
Main Authors Bakker, J, Robben, S G, Hazebroek, F W, Meradji, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.06.1994
Subjects
Arteriovenous Fistula - congenital
Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnosis
Arteriovenous Fistula - physiopathology
Arteriovenous Fistula - surgery
Hepatic Artery - abnormalities
Hepatic Artery - surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Liver - blood supply
Male
Mesenteric Veins - physiopathology
Portal Vein - abnormalities
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Summary:We report on a newborn with a large arterioportal fistula of the liver complicated by a sudden reversal of flow in the portal and superior mesenteric vein, leading to congestion and ischemia of the small intestine. Ultrasound, duplex Doppler sonography and angiographic features are presented. Ligation of the hepatic artery led to a complete recovery.
ISSN:0301-0449
DOI:10.1007/BF02012190