Surgical repair of a post-traumatic arteriovenous fistula complicated by stent-graft misplacement.
An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein which may result from a traumatic injury or occur as a congenital abnormality. It may be asymptomatic or may present with a variety of symptoms. Surgical or endovascular treatment can be preferred. We present a case of unsuccessful percutaneous treatment of a femoral AVF due to misplacement of the stent-grafts, necessitating surgical correction.
Sahin
Sinan
S
Department of Radiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. sinan.sahin@e-kolay.net
Cinar
Bayer
B
Bilgin
Sule N
SN
Celik
Levent
L
Eren
Ergin E
EE
D000328:Adult; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*
D003287:Contrast Media