Endovascular Repair of an Arteriovenous Fistula from a Ruptured Hypogastric Artery Aneurysm

Abstract

A spontaneous ilioiliac arteriovenous fistula secondary to rupture of a hypogastric artery aneurysm is an unusual occurrence. A case of an endovascular repair of this challenging problem is reported.

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