title: [Direct arteriovenous fistula in the neck: one of the causes of tinnitus].
abstract: The most frequent symptom of an arteriovenous fistula is a bruit, often audible to the patient himself. The indication for treatment of such fistulae depends on the severity of the symptoms and on the risks of excessive strain on the heart, circulatory insufficiency and haemorrhages. The treatment of choice of direct communications between arteries and veins is detachable balloon occlusion by a transvascular technique rather than surgery. The method is described and three personal cases are reported. There were no complications, and the hospital stay was limited to 2-3 days.
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Peeters
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: van der Werf
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002342:Carotid Artery, External; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology*; D014711:Vertebral Artery
vernacular_title: Directe arterioveneuze fistels in de hals: een van de oorzaken van oorsuizen.