cardiovascular disorders
Arteriovenous Fistula
Treatment of Arteriovenous Fistula
Sometimes percutaneous occlusion techniques Sometimes surgery Congenital fistulas do not require treatment unless significant complications develop. When necessary, percutaneous vascular techniques can be used to place coils or plugs into the vessels to occlude the fistula. Treatment is often effective but recurrent bleeding can still occur, especially in other locations. Acquired fistulas usually have a single large connection and can be effectively treated by surgery. 