Endovascular management of a congenital hepatic arterioportal malformation in a low resource setting
Document Type
Article
Department
Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology (East Africa)
Abstract
Background: Arterioportal malformations, a rare type of vascular malformation, have significant associated morbid- ity and mortality. Management requires a carefully thought out approach by a multidisciplinary team. Low resource settings have an added challenge of limited treatment options and consumables.
Case presentation: We report a case of a 14-month-old male with failure to thrive due to a congenital hepatic arte- rioportal fistula. He was successfully treated via an endovascular approach with metallic coil embolization.
Conclusion: Hepatoportal fistula, a rare hepatic vascular malformation, has limited treatment options which can further be restricted by overall patient wellness. Minimally invasive endovascular treatment options can offer a high rate of success and reverse the morbidity associated with the disease as was seen with our case.
Publication (Name of Journal)
CVIR Endovascular
Recommended Citation
Loyal, P.,
Sagoo, R.
(2022). Endovascular management of a congenital hepatic arterioportal malformation in a low resource setting. CVIR Endovascular, 5(38), 1-5.
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