Arteriovenous fistula as a complication of the seldinger procedure of the femoral artery and vein. Report of 2 cases.
Arteriovenous fistula as a complication of the Seldinger procedure is infrequent. 2 cases of arteriovenous fistula are described, both developed after simultaneous ipsilateral femoral artery and vein catheterization. Possible etiological factors are discussed.
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography