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Aneurysmatic arteriovenous fistula complicating splenic injury
A Sarioğlu1, F C Tanyel, M Ariyürek
1Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ankara, Turkey.
Insights
A rare case of a posttraumatic splenic arteriovenous fistula in a child is presented. This highlights the potential for underestimating uncommon complications with conservative splenic injury management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Splenic injuries are common in pediatric trauma.
- Conservative management is increasingly favored for splenic trauma.
- Uncommon complications can be overlooked with less invasive approaches.
Observation:
- A child presented with a post-traumatic aneurysmal arteriovenous (AV) fistula of the spleen.
- This rare vascular complication arose after splenic trauma.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates an unusual consequence of splenic injury.
- Arteriovenous fistulas can develop following trauma to the spleen.
Implications:
- Increased vigilance is needed for uncommon splenic injury complications.
- Conservative splenic injury management requires careful follow-up to detect delayed issues.
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric splenic trauma.
Abstract:
A child with a posttraumatic aneurysmatic arteriovenous (AV) fistula located in the spleen is presented. The fact that the increased use of more conservative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in splenic injuries might lead to underestimation of some uncommon complications is discussed.