A Case of a Spontaneous Popliteal Arteriovenous Fistula

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.

Key Words:

• Popliteal vein
• spontaneous arteriovenous fistula

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W.I.M. Willaert

W. Willaert, M.D. Frankrijklei 90 B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]