Chronic vertebro-jugular arteriovenous Fistula secondary to hemodialysis catheterization: A case report

J Vasc Access. 2022 Mar;23(2):318-321. doi: 10.1177/1129729820987394. Epub 2021 Feb 2.

Abstract

Vertebral artery's iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula due to central venous catheterization is an uncommon vascular complication. This report depicts a case of 21-year-old male patient who underwent central venous catheterization for hemodialysis over 10 years ago and was detected with a vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula. This report depicts a case of 21-year-old male patient who detected with a vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula after 10 years of hemodialysis through central venous catheterization. The surgical treatment was successfully performed.

Keywords: Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula; central venous catheterization; vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / surgery
  • Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Jugular Veins / surgery
  • Male
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects
  • Young Adult