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Creating Radio-cephalic Arteriovenous Fistula in the Forearm with a Modified No-Touch Technique
Published on: April 1, 2022
[Post-traumatic femoral arteriovenous fistula, endovascular treatment]
José Fernando Rogel-Rodríguez1, Tahitiana Zaragoza-Salas1, Laura Díaz-Castillo1
1Departamento de Cirugía General, Centro Médico «Lic. Adolfo López Mateos», Toluca, Estado de México, México.
Background:
Arteriovenous fistulas secondary to gunshot wounds have been increasing due to military activities, with endovascular treatment showing better results in haemodynamically stable patients.
Clinical Case:
A 16 year-old male with diagnosis of femoral arteriovenous fistula in the left lower extremity was admitted to general surgery for endovascular management. A procedure with stent was performed without complications, and is currently on anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment.
Conclusion:
Arteriovenous fistulas under the inguinal region can be safely treated with endovascular treatment (embolisation or stent) on stable patients. The objective of this therapy is to close the defect between artery and vein. This is the case of a patient with great results due to endovascular treatment, decreasing complications of the surgical treatment.
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