Traumatic pulmonary arteriovenous fistula.
The first case of traumatic pulmonary arteriovenous fistula in the English literature is reported. The case is reported to alert thoracic surgeons to the possibility of this lesion following penetrating chest injuries.
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000293:injuries*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*