Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula in the Arm in an infant: Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations

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Meera Kotagal

Abstract Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) are well described in adults; however, this complication is rarely described and reported in infants. We report the case of a 3‐month‐old infant with complicated gastroschisis requiring multiple venipunctures who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of traumatic arteriovenous fistula. Ultrasound imaging confirmed the presence of a wide‐necked AVF between the brachial artery and vein. The fistula was surgically repaired. This case report describes the clinical imaging and treatment options for infants with iatrogenic AVF. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound, 2012

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Article · Nov 2011 · 1 min read

In brief

This case report describes a rare iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula in a 3-month-old infant with gastroschisis who developed a brachial artery-vein connection following repeated venipunctures. Ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, and surgical repair was successfully performed, highlighting diagnostic and treatment approaches for this uncommon pediatric vascular complication.

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Meera Kotagal

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Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulas are well described in adults but are rarely described and reported in infants.
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Ultrasound imaging can confirm the presence of a wide-necked arteriovenous fistula between the brachial artery and vein.
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Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulas in infants can be surgically repaired.
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