title: Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula as a cause for leg ulcers: a case report.
abstract: An 80-year-old man presented with painful leg ulceration due to steal phenomenon from a groin arteriovenous fistula (AVF) 10 years following a coronary angiogram. The diagnosis of the AVF was confirmed by duplex examination of the groin vessels which demonstrated characteristic flow pattern in the femoral arterial and venous system. Angiography further confirmed the site of the fistulous communication and this was managed by a covered stent graft. We discuss the incidence of AVF, risk factors for its development, relevant diagnostic investigations and management options along with strategies to reduce the incidence of AVF following percutaneous punctures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Fremantle Hospital, Western, Australia.
authors.forename: Kurian J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Mylankal
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Duncan F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Ettles
keywords: arteriovenous fistula; duplex; leg ulcers; percutaneous puncture
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