Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal vessels: a case for protective headgear when playing squash?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 35 year old semiprofessional squash player developed the symptoms and signs of an arteriovenous fistula of the left superficial temporal vessels after a squash ball injury. This was sufficiently symptomatic to halt his intensive training programme and required exploration, ligation and excision. Although a rare injury from any cause this would have been prevented by protective headgear.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Racquet Sports
- Temporal Arteries