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Technical Aspects of the Mouse Aortocaval Fistula
Published on: July 11, 2013
[Clinical contribution to the study of congenital pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas]
Insights
Congenital arteriovenous fistulas of the lung are rare but can be misdiagnosed. Angiocardiopneumography is crucial for accurate diagnosis, even when the fistula isn't directly visualized.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Congenital arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) of the lung are uncommon vascular malformations.
- These fistulas can lead to diagnostic challenges and potential misinterpretations.
Abstract:
Three cases of congenital a-v fistulas of the lung encountered in some 10,000 patients examined are reported. Emphasis is laid on the possibility that the disease may be misinterpreted for a long time and treated wrongly. It is considered that the most significant examination for diagnostic purposes is angiocardiopneumography because even in the rare cases in which it does not reveal the fistula, it shows up its existence by the early visualization of the left heart.
