Arterio-venous fistula in the lower limb in consequence of Fogarty balloon catheter embolectomy. Case report and review of the literature.
Arterio-venous fistula following Fogarty catheter embolectomy is a rare but dangerous complication. The case of a male patient in whom such a fistula was repaired surgically is described. Aggressive approach in the treatment of this severe condition to prevent unnecessary limb loss is advocated. The pertinent literature is reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004617:Embolism / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D012039:Regional Blood Flow