A case of a spontaneous popliteal arteriovenous fistula

This case report describes a 69-year-old female diagnosed with a spontaneous popliteal arteriovenous fistula of the right leg. Some deliberation is given on the aetiology of this rare condition as well as a description of the diagnostic and therapeutic options for fistula of the popliteal artery in...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2007-03, Vol.107 (2), p.208-210
Main Authors: WILLAERT, W. I. M, SCHELTINGA, M. R. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Amputation
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - diagnosis
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnosis
Arteriovenous Fistula - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Female
Femoral Artery
General aspects
Humans
Intermittent Claudication - etiology
Leg - blood supply
Leg - surgery
Medical sciences
Popliteal Vein
Treatment Refusal
Venous Insufficiency - etiology
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Summary:This case report describes a 69-year-old female diagnosed with a spontaneous popliteal arteriovenous fistula of the right leg. Some deliberation is given on the aetiology of this rare condition as well as a description of the diagnostic and therapeutic options for fistula of the popliteal artery in general.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2007.11680042