Chest wall arteriovenous fistula: an unusual complication after chest tube placement.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Posttraumatic arteriovenous fistulas can form between vessels of the thorax that have sustained loss of integrity to the vessel wall. Although most are caused by injuries as a consequence of missile penetration or stab wounds, iatrogenic damage is a potential cause. Herein we present a case of a systemic arteriovenous fistula involving an intercostal artery and subcutaneous vein after chest tube placement.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Chest Tubes
- Thorax