An unusual case of hematemesis: Spontaneous reno-duodenal fistula

Abstract

Different diseases may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. A fistula infrequently manifest with severe intestinal bleeding, when excluding those directly involving vascular structures. We described a case of upper digestive bleeding by a spontaneous renal-duodenal fistula in the patient with kidney cancer. Bleeding was successfully stopped by transarterial embolization.

Key words

Fistula - kidney cancer - treatment - upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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