Endovascular repair of traumatic arteriovenous fistula between axillary artery and vein
Traumatic arteriovenous fistula between the axillary artery and vein may present a difficult problem in treatment. There are few reports demonstrating the endovascular repair of this challenge. Herein, we present such a case of endovascular repair of traumatic arteriovenous fistula between the axi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/515 |
| Summary: | Traumatic arteriovenous fistula between the axillary artery and vein may present a difficult problem in treatment. There are few reports demonstrating the endovascular repair of this challenge. Herein, we present such a case of endovascular repair of
traumatic arteriovenous fistula between the axillary artery and vein with false aneurysm formation. The patient was discharged 11 days after successful operation. Oral
clopidogrel and aspirin were administerted for 18 months. At one year follow-up, the patient was in good condition and showed no evidence of neurological deficit in the left upper limb.
Key words: Wounds and injuries; Axillary artery; Arteriovenous fistula; Angioplasty |
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| ISSN: | 1008-1275 |