An unusual case of vascular dysplasia related to knee arthroscopy.
Acquired or traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) following arthroscopic surgery is a rare complication. This case presents a patient who developed symptoms suggestive of an AVF following arthroscopic partial menisectomy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Evaluation and diagnostic procedures of choice as well as treatment alternatives are discussed herein.
Carr
J B
JB
Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopaedics, The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A.
Jansson
K A
KA
D000328:Adult; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001158:Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000601:surgery*; D014680:Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*