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Successful endovascular treatment of post-traumatic subclavian arteriovenous fistula

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Subclavian arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare entities, mostly reported as a result of traumatic and iatrogenic injuries. In the literature, congenital subclavian AVFs are also presented. Diagnosis of traumatic AVF may present challenges given the variable clinical presentation, varying location, and difficulty to locate on imaging. If left untreated, it can lead to high-output heart failure. This underlies the importance of understanding the nature of the disease, timely diagnosis, and treatment in order to prevent increased morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a patient having a traumatic left subclavian AVF formation after clavicle and rib surgery, which was successfully treated with a covered stent.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae764

Authors: Veysel Embel, Emmanuel Ihionkhan, Charles Lu, Vincent Marcucci, Vikalp Jain

Institutions: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050