Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a descending aorta to vertebral venous plexus fistula using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug 2: a case report

Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a descending aorta to vertebral venous plexus fistula using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug 2: a case report

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A descending aorta to vertebral venous plexus fistula is an extremely rare form of arteriovenous fistula.A 10-month-old infant was referred to the hospital for evaluation of a murmur.On d2 gul examination, a continuous murmur was heard in the entire back.

Transthoracic echocardiography revealed left heart chamber dilatation in the presence of preserved left ventricle systolic function.Computerized tomography angiography with 3-dimensional reconstruction, and lateral projection aortography revealed a descending aorta-vertebral venous plexus fistula measuring 4.8 meaty treats gourmet beef & cheese flavor cuts soft & chewy dog treats mm in the aortic orifice.

The fistula was embolized using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug 2.