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Spontaneous iliac arteriovenous fistula: recognition and management

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

Source : Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (Torino), vol. 46, no. 2, p. 181, 2005.

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : C. V. T. S

Year : 2005

Abstract : The formation of an iliac arteriovenous fistula caused by rupture of an atherosclerotic iliac artery aneurysm is unusual. We describe a case and review the previously reported 18 cases of spontaneous iliac arteriovenous fistula. The presence of a palpable abdominal mass associated with a thrill or bruit and unilateral leg symptoms of venous engorgement or arterial insufficiency, with or without acute onset of congestive heart failure, should result in a high index of suspicion of this entity. Prompt recognition and surgical closure of the iliac fistula are most important in successful management.

Cite this Research Publication : M. Krishna, Theodore, S., Dr. Praveen Varma, and Neelakandhan, K. S., “Spontaneous iliac arteriovenous fistula: recognition and management”, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (Torino), vol. 46, no. 2, p. 181, 2005.

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