Rare Cause of Leg Edema after Femoropopliteal Bypass Procedure in Patient with Previously Unrecognized Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Case Report
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Published Online: Dec 25, 2023
Page range: 23 - 26
Received: Oct 05, 2022
Accepted: Nov 18, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2023.11009
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BACKGROUND
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are pathological, congenital, or acquired communications between the arterial and venous vascular bed. Asymptomatic AVFs do not require surgical or endovascular treatment; however, if they are symptomatic, they must be treated to relieve the patient of symptoms and cardiovascular disorders.
CASE PRESENTATION
Our patient had an undiagnosed AVF that became symptomatic after femoropopliteal bypass surgery. We successfully treated these complications with four cover stents.
CONCLUSION
The presence of AVFs should be kept in mind in the case of rapidly developing leg edema after revascularization. Endovascular treatment of symptomatic AVF is a safe and effective treatment modality. Treatment of symptomatic AVFs is not only recommended for improving impaired arterial or venous blood flow, but also for preventing recurrent PE.