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Case Reports
. 1977 Dec 20;2(3):297-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF02256508.

Hepatic arterioportal fistula related to a liver biopsy

J W Baer
Case Reports

Hepatic arterioportal fistula related to a liver biopsy

J W Baer. Gastrointest Radiol. .

Abstract

A case of hepatic artery portal fistula, presenting with bleeding esophageal varices five months following a liver biopsy for cirrhosis, is presented. The angiographic features of the lesion are illustrated and the pertinent literature concerning etiology of hepatic arterioportal shunts is reviewed.

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