title: Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the leg. An easily missed diagnosis.
abstract: An arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal communication between the arterial and venous systems. It may be an incidental finding in an asymptomatic patient or it may manifest clinically with pain, edema, varicosities, and even heart failure. It is important for clinicians to be aware of this disorder because early diagnosis and treatment can prevent its long-term sequelae. This report presents a patient with a posttraumatic arteriovenous fistula.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Seaton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*