J Korean Radiol Soc.  1988 Jun;24(3):396-399. 10.3348/jkrs.1988.24.3.396.

Arteriovenous fistula following lumbar laminectomy

• Hwang JW
• Park HW
• Chang UH

• KMID: 2359264
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1988.24.3.396

Abstract

A case of iatrogenic aortocaval fistula is presented. The fistula arose from lumbar disc surgery. Its presence was immediately suspected on ultrasound and computed tomogam, and was promptly confirmed by angiography. Ultrasound and computed tomogram also precisely define the anatomy between the aorta or its branches and the IVCor its tributaries. Sudden deterioration of the patient's condition necessitated surgical correction of thefistula before the elected date. The successful corrective operation is described.

MeSH Terms

Angiography
Aorta
Arteriovenous Fistula*
Fistula
Laminectomy*
Ultrasonography