Iatrogenic Arteriovenous Femoral Fistula Masquerading as Congenital Vascular Malformation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is direct communication between artery and vein. We report a case femoral AVF, which due to its chronicity had involved whole of the lower limb and was masquerading as congenital arteriovenous malformation. This was managed successfully by surgical intervention, resulting in the resolution of symptoms and restoration of normal limb function.
Authors: M. Rakhesh, M. M. Zameer, C Vinay, Sanjay Rao, Ashley D’Cruz
Institutions: Narayana Health, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7119476554
