An unusual case of vascular dysplasia related to knee arthroscopy

Authors
Carr, JB Jansson, KA
Citation
Jb. Carr et Ka. Jansson, An unusual case of vascular dysplasia related to knee arthroscopy, ARTHROSCOPY, 17(2), 2001, pp. 196-199
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ARTHROSCOPY
ISSN journal
07498063 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
196 - 199
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-8063(200102)17:2<196:AUCOVD>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Acquired or traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) following arthroscopic su rgery is a rare complication. This case presents a patient who developed sy mptoms suggestive of an AVF following arthroscopic partial menisectomy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Evaluation and diagnostic proced ures of choice as well as treatment alternatives are discussed herein.