Endovascular Management of Posttraumatic Arteriovenous Fistulae

• DOI: 10.1007/s00270-009-9636-1
• Publication Date: 2009-07-13T18:19:44Z
• Authors: Chiramel George K...; Shyamkumar Niguda...; Narayanam R. S. S...; Vinu Moses; Edwin Stephen; Sunil Agarwal
• Keywords: Endovascular surgery; Vascular surgery

Surgery is considered to be the treatment of choice for vascular injuries caused by trauma. However, endovascular techniques are emerging as an alternative means of treatment. In this article, we describe three patients with posttraumatic arteriovenous fistulae in different body regions that were managed using endovascular techniques. Each case had its unique set of associated problems requiring innovative methods and a multidisciplinary approach. While the short-term results are encouraging, long-term follow-up of posttraumatic arteriovenous fistulae that have been treated with endovascular techniques is still required.