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Case Reports
. 2021 Feb 18:32:100438.
doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100438. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Delayed presentation of an iatrogenic, traumatic brachio-brachial fistula

Jin Xin Lin  1 , Andrew Hill  1
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Delayed presentation of an iatrogenic, traumatic brachio-brachial fistula

Jin Xin Lin et al. Trauma Case Rep. .

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Abstract

Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulae are rare occurrences after venepuncture, line placement or trauma. Presentations and symptoms can vary but they are usually identified soon after the causative injury due to the development of a visible, palpable, and pulsatile lump that can be concerning for patients. We describe the presentation and management of an unusual case of delayed presentation of an iatrogenic, traumatic brachio-brachial fistula.

Keywords: Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula; Pseudo-aneurysm.

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Figures

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Left - Doppler USS depicting arterial and venous communication with the pseudoaneurysm. Right – “Ying-yang” pattern caused by turbulent blood flow in the pseudoaneurysm.
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Intraoperative view of the pseudoaneurysm sac and its attachment to the brachial artery.
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Intraoperative view with pseudoaneurysm excised.
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