Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal vessels: a case for protective headgear when playing squash?
A 35 year old semiprofessional squash player developed the symptoms and signs of an arteriovenous fistula of the left superficial temporal vessels after a squash ball injury. This was sufficiently symptomatic to halt his intensive training programme and required exploration, ligation and excision. Although a rare injury from any cause this would have been prevented by protective headgear.
Stubington
S R
SR
Department of Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, UK.
Rigg
K M
KM
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries*; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000293:injuries*