| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2887215 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Ilio-iliac arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a rare complication after lumbar diskectomy. Endovascular repair of such fistulas is a growing trend in vascular surgery. This is a case report of an endovascular exclusion of an ilio-iliac AV fistula in a 51-year-old male. This man presented with high-output congestive heart failure and ascites. The AV fistula was discovered 17 years after a lumbar diskectomy. Computed topography (CT) revealed a right common iliac artery pseudoaneurysm connecting to the left common iliac vein. The fistula was repaired using a bifurcated Gore Excluder endograft. There were follow-up CT scans at 6 and 10 months confirming exclusion of the AV fistula. Endovascular AV fistula repair offers a safe, effective method for managing ilio-iliac AV fistulas.
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Authors
Jose M. Sarmiento, Paul J. Wisniewski, Natalie T. Do, Trung D. Vo, Paul K. Aka, Majid Tayyarah, Jeffrey H. Hsu,