Arteriovenous Fistula of the Peroneal Artery Complicating a Retrograde Access: Successful Endovascular Treatment with Covered Stent Implantation

Ann Vasc Surg. 2020 Apr:64:410.e1-410.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.10.044. Epub 2019 Oct 19.

Abstract

An 80-year-old woman developed a recurrent chronic limb-threatening ischemia of the right lower limb after a popliteal artery (PA) recanalization with retrograde puncture of the peroneal artery (PR). The angiography showed the PA restenosis and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) at the previous peroneal retrograde access site. After the PA angioplasty, the AVF was identified through selective contrast injections in multiple projections. A coronary balloon-expandable covered stent was deployed at the AVF site with complete resolution of the AVF. The final angiography demonstrated the patency of PA and PR with complete resolution of the AVF. The patient was discharged without complications, with regression of rest pain. The foot lesion healed within 2 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / physiopathology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnostic imaging
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Ischemia / physiopathology
  • Ischemia / therapy*
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease / therapy*
  • Popliteal Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Punctures
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology
  • Vascular System Injuries / physiopathology
  • Vascular System Injuries / therapy*