Successful Endovascular Treatment of Postbiopsy AVF in Transplanted Kidneys: Lessons Learned from Two Cases in Multiorgan Transplant Recipients

Overview

Journal Int J Angiol

Date 2024 Aug 12

PMID 39131812

Authors

Sven Zelalic

Bojana Simunov

Bojana Maksimovic

Rea Muzar

Mario Laganovic

Vinko Vidjak

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Abstract

Allograft biopsy is a cornerstone in the management of transplanted kidneys. It is a safe procedure, often performed in the outpatient setting. A rare complication is formation of a postbiopsy arteriovenous fistula (AVF). We present here a report of two cases of postbiopsy AVFs treated endovascularly. Selective embolization is a safe and effective method of treatment of postbiopsy AVFs in renal allografts.

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