Magnetic resonance imaging of a post-traumatic arteriovenous fistula in the lower extremity.
Currently, magnetic resonance (MR) is most useful as a means of providing distinct images of gross abnormalities in major blood vessels. While new advances and further refinements will continue, MR has proven its value as a convenient and effective diagnostic tool for the recognition and delineation of vascular abnormalities, such as acquired arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs). We report a case of a chronic, post-traumatic AVF, in which MR angiography provided excellent anatomic detail and angiographic correlation.
Hatch
W D
WD
Department of Radiology, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center, 90033.
Pentecost
M J
MJ
Colletti
P M
PM
Weaver
F A
FA
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*