Arteriovenous fistula with venous aneurysm as a complication of the trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis

Acta Orthop Belg. 1993;59(4):404-5.

Abstract

An iatrogenic radial artery-cephalic vein fistula with venous aneurysm occurred in a 55-year-old woman as a complication of trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by humeral arteriography. The fistula was ligated, and the aneurysm was removed successfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / surgery
  • Arthrodesis / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Middle Aged
  • Radial Artery / injuries
  • Radiography
  • Veins
  • Wrist / blood supply*
  • Wrist / surgery