A continuous murmur after surgery for dissecting ascending aortic aneurysm.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of a subcutaneous arteriovenous fistula that developed after aortic surgery. A careful physical examination and the selective use of imaging tests can differentiate this relatively benign complication from the more serious causes of a continuous murmur in this setting.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Heart Murmurs
- Postoperative Complications