World J Vasc Surg | Volume 7, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Management of Traumatic Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula of the Lower Extremity: Open Versus Endoscopic Repair

Nwafor IA^*, Agagwuncha N, Etukokwu E, Eze JC

Department of Surgery, National Cardiothoracic Center for Excellence, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

^*Correspondance to: Nwafor IA 

Abstract

Background: Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula (TAVF) and traumatic artery aneurysms are the late complications of vascular injuries. Complications arise from neglected or undetected cases of TAVF, hence the need to promptly diagnose and manage them. Aims/Objective: this is to highlight the principles and challenges of managing traumatic recurrent AVF of the lower extremity in a low income setting like ours. We present a 43-year-old man with traumatic recurrent AVF of the lower extremity, associated with chronic venous disease and ankle ulcer dating 17 years, who underwent successful treatment via open repair, in our facility, through the combined efforts of multidisciplinary team involving vascular and plastic surgeons as well as physiotherapist.

Citation:

Nwafor IA, Agagwuncha N, Etukokwu E, Eze JC. Management of Traumatic Recurrent Arteriovenous Fistula of the Lower Extremity: Open Versus Endoscopic Repair. World J Vasc Surg. 2024; 7(1): 1037..