Spontaneous Popliteal Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting as Gangrene Foot

Authors

  • Vijay Verma Department of Surgery, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Akhilesh Kumar Department of Surgery, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Garima Verma Department of Pathology, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
  • Shaitan Singh Rathore Department of Surgery, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjos.v6i2.69

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, amputation

Cite this Article
Vijay 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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Published

2017-12-26

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2017)

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Case Study

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