title: Arteriovenous fistula after superficial temporal artery biopsy.
abstract: Arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery is quite rare. If it occurs, it is most often caused by trauma to the temporal region where the artery is very superficial to the skin. We present the first reported case of an arteriovenous fistula after temporal artery biopsy and review the literature on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of arteriovenous fistula.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Mikhael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Janssen
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vaninbroukx
authors.forename: Inge
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fourneau
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000473:pathology; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy