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Arteriovenous fistula at the site of balloon dilatation complicating femoropopliteal angioplasty

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900109· OSTI ID:21080241
 [1];  [2];  [1];  [3];  [1]
  1. Guy's Hospital, Department of Radiology, 2nd Floor Guy's Tower (United Kingdom)
  2. Guy's Hospital, Department of Ultrasonic Angiology, 2nd Floor Guy's Tower (United Kingdom)
  3. Guy's Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Floor Guy's Tower (United Kingdom)
We describe an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) at the site of balloon dilatation immediately after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoropopliteal artery. This occurred during an otherwise uncomplicated angioplasty with a good clinical result. The AVF closed spontaneously within 2 months as monitored by color duplex ultrasound. This uncommon complication of PTA is not widely recognized.
OSTI ID:
21080241
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 20; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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