Elsevier

Urology

Volume 25, Issue 1, January 1985, Pages 13-16
Urology

Scientific article
Renal arteriovenous fistula following nephrectomy

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Abstract

Three cases of postnephrectomy renal arteriovenous fistula are described. A review of the literature shows the rarity of this complication since only 62 cases (including the author's cases) are known. Reported cases have been recognized after intervals up to forty years. The major complication is cardiac failure. Surgical treatment gives satisfactory results, but nonsurgical closure has now become possible. Early diagnosis is easy by auscultation of the loin which constantly reveals a continuous bruit.

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