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Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery

Spontaneous Popliteal Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting as Gangrene Foot

  1. Vijay Verma
  2. Akhilesh Kumar
  3. Garima Verma
  4. Shaitan Singh Rathore

Abstract

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) of the popliteal artery is a rare condition, mainly to be seen in relation to trauma to the knee in road traffic accidents, firearm injuries and stab wounds. In this article a case report is presented of a 50 year old female admitted with complaints of blackish discoloration of right foot and prominent veins on lower limb. Gangrenous changes of limb involved up to lower leg in next 2 days. A decision to do knee amputation was taken.Keywords: Arteriovenous fistula, color doppler, amputationCite this ArticleVijay Verma, Akhilesh Kumar, Garima Verma et al. Spontaneous Popliteal Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting as Gangrene Foot. Research & Reviews: Journal of Surgery. 2017; 6(2): 13–15p.
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