Abstract
This case report describes a 69-year-old female diagnosed with a spontaneous popliteal arteriovenous fistula of the right leg. Some deliberation is given on the aetiology of this rare condition as well as a description of the diagnostic and therapeutic options for fistula of the popliteal artery in general.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Amputation, Surgical
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
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Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis*
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Arteriovenous Fistula / surgery*
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Female
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Femoral Artery
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Humans
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Intermittent Claudication / etiology
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Leg / blood supply
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Leg / surgery
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Popliteal Vein*
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Treatment Refusal
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Venous Insufficiency / etiology