High-flow arteriovenous fistula resulting from stingray injury

Stingray punctures are relatively common in several coastal regions and may result in chronic wounds and disability due to injury and envenomation. Vascular complications are rare but can be severe. We describe a case of high-flow arteriovenous fistula resulting from a stingray injury that required...

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Published in:Journal of travel medicine 2023-06, Vol.30 (4)
Main Authors: Bologna, Ilaria, Baumberger, Marine, Blondon, Marc, Murith, Nicolas, Aebischer-Perone, Sigiriya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Coastal zone
Fistula
Fistulae
Injuries
Vascular surgery
Venom
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Summary:Stingray punctures are relatively common in several coastal regions and may result in chronic wounds and disability due to injury and envenomation. Vascular complications are rare but can be severe. We describe a case of high-flow arteriovenous fistula resulting from a stingray injury that required a venous bypass.
ISSN:1195-1982
1708-8305
DOI:10.1093/jtm/taac098