Arteriovenous fistula simulating deep vein thrombosis as a complication of lumbar disc surgery

Acquired arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of lumbar disc surgery. Diagnosis is often late because of the lack of awareness of this complication and also because it may simulate other vascular diseases. A case diagnosed initially as deep vein thrombosis of the leg is described.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Medical journal of Malaysia 1993-12, Vol.48 (4), p.440-442
Hauptverfasser:	Teh, A, Jeyamalar, R, Habib, Z A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnosis Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology Female Humans Lumbar Vertebrae - surgery Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Thrombophlebitis - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	Acquired arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of lumbar disc surgery. Diagnosis is often late because of the lack of awareness of this complication and also because it may simulate other vascular diseases. A case diagnosed initially as deep vein thrombosis of the leg is described.
ISSN:	0300-5283