Arteriovenous Fistula
Health Encyclopedia: Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary
Prevention
Because this condition is congenital (present at birth), prevention is not usually possible.
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Expert & Community Posts
In Want Of Continence After Childbirth
By Nancy Muller , Health ExpertIn developed nations where obstetrical care from trained experts is readily available, we rarely... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: What is a fistula?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy Crohn's disease has been in remission for quite some time. Lately however, despite having normal... Read more »
When to consider surgery for IBD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health ExpertThere are several medical treatments currently available for the management of IBD. Some of those... Read more »
Alternative forms of feeding: Parenteral Nutrition
By Amy Thomas , Health ExpertSometimes a person with cancer cannot properly nourish their body through eating and drinking, and... Read more »
Of Well Intentioned—Yet, Skewed—Advice
By Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer , Health ExpertOne example of well intentioned--yet skewed--advice, is "the coconut macaroon prescription," for... Read more »
Health Guide
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
...... Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary Causes, incidence, and risk factors Pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas are birth defects that result when the blood vessels of the lung do not... Read more »Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
...(embolization). Complications The most worrisome complication for patients with untreated pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas is "paradoxical embolism" -- where a blood clot travels from... Read more »Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary Symptoms Many patients have no symptoms. Some patients have difficulty breathing, shortness of breath with exertion,... Read more »Anastomosis
An anastomosis is a surgical connection between2 structures. It usually means a connectionthat is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine.... Read more »Angiodysplasia of the colon
...The dilation becomes so severe that a small direct passageway develops between the artery and vein (arteriovenous fistula). It is in this area of the colon wall that the patient is at risk for... Read more »Images
Related News
Clinical trial: drug to treat Crohn's with fistulas
October 02, 2008This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug AST-120 for patients with Crohn's disease who have fistulas. This... Read summary »
Humira may ease Crohn's fistulas
October 03, 2008According to drugmaker Abbott, Humira may heal Crohn's-related fistulas. Fistulas are tunnels that connect the intestines to other parts of the body,... Read summary »
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