title: Arteriovenous fistulae complicating orthopaedic procedures.
abstract: Arterial injuries in general and arteriovenous fistulae in particular are uncommon complications of orthopaedic procedures. We report the case of a 75 year old patient who suffered an arteriovenous fistula following bone graft insertion for an un-united tibial fracture. Aetiology diagnosis and management of these potentially serious injuries are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, North Hampshire Hospital Trust, Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Carty
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: O'Rourke
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*