title: Two cases of arteriovenous fistula formation between the external iliac vessels following endovenous laser therapy.
abstract: Minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins is becoming increasingly popular with both patients and physicians. Endovenous laser therapy has been shown to be safe and effective but the rare complication of iatrogenic creation of arteriovenous fistulas has been described. One case of fistulation between the external iliac artery and vein has been published. We report two further cases and describe their management.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Toronto and St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada wheatcroftm@smh.ca.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Wheatcroft
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Lindsay
authors.affiliation: Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Toronto and St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lossing
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Endovenous laser therapy; endovenous; fistula; varicose