The use of endovascular stent-grafts for the treatment of common carotid-internal jugular fistula.
We report a case of a fistula between the common carotid artery and the internal jugular vein due to a hemodialysis catheter insertion. We managed the fistula by the insertion of a covered-stent at the common carotid artery, and completely sealed the fistula without immediate complications. We present this case to highlight this new successful method of treatment.
Bawazeer
Mohammed A
MA
Department of Vascular Surgery, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897 e-225, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. masbawazeer@hotmail.com
Al-Jared
Mohammed S
MS
Al-Brekeit
Khalid A
KA
Al-Harbi
Wedad M
WM
D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002404:Catheterization; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D015607:Stents; D014463:Ultrasonography