Arteriovenous fistulae complicating orthopaedic procedures.
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.
Ward
A S
AS
Department of Surgery, North Hampshire Hospital Trust, Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Carty
N J
NJ
O'Rourke
N A
NA
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*