Chest wall arteriovenous fistula: an unusual complication after chest tube placement.
Posttraumatic arteriovenous fistulas can form between vessels of the thorax that have sustained loss of integrity to the vessel wall. Although most are caused by injuries as a consequence of missile penetration or stab wounds, iatrogenic damage is a potential cause. Herein we present a case of a systemic arteriovenous fistula involving an intercostal artery and subcutaneous vein after chest tube placement.
Coulter
T D
TD
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
Maurer
J R
JR
Miller
M T
MT
Mehta
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AC
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D015505:Chest Tubes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000628:therapy; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply*