Traumatic arteriovenous fistula

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Jun;63(6):1792-4. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00370-6.

Abstract

Traumatic arteriovenous fistula in the head and neck may present a difficult problem in management. We present a surgical case of traumatic arteriovenous fistula between the right subclavian artery and internal jugular vein with false aneurysm formation. Traumatic injury of the subclavian artery causing arteriovenous fistula with false aneurysm is a serious surgical emergency with appreciable morbidity and mortality that requires early recognition and prompt surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Neck Injuries*
  • Occupational Diseases / complications*
  • Subclavian Artery / abnormalities*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*