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Spontaneously thrombosing congenital crural arteriovenous fistulas. Report of a case
Scandinavian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|January 1, 1979
Insights
Spontaneously thrombosing arteriovenous fistulas in the leg can threaten circulation. A femoral-posterior tibial bypass using a great saphenous vein graft successfully restored blood flow.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Peripheral Circulation
Background:
- Spontaneous thrombosis of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) can compromise limb viability.
- Popliteal and crural region AVFs present a unique challenge due to their proximity to critical vascular structures.
Abstract:
A report of spontaneously thrombosing arteriovenous fistulas in the popliteal and crural region jeopardizing the peripheral circulation is presented. A favourable effect was achieved with a femoral-posterior tibial bypass utilising a great saphenous graft.