Arteriovenous fistula complicating operative treatment of an ununited tibial fracture.
We report the case of a traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the peroneal vessels following a bone graft operation for an un-united tibial fracture. The fistula was recognised as a result of a bruit at the site of the fracture. The fistula was repaired and the fracture subsequently united.
Ward
A S
AS
Vascular Surgical Unit, Basingstoke District Hospital, Great Britain.
Carty
N J
NJ
D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D010027:Osteotomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*