Arteriovenous fistula following pacemaker lead removal: CT diagnosis.
Arteriovenous fistula formation is a very rare complication of pacemaker lead extraction. Rapid diagnosis is essential due to the life-threatening nature of this complication. CT angiography provides a noninvasive and quick method for assessment.
Department of Radiology, Hospital of St Raphael, 1450 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
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Kang
Diego B
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Nunez