Iatrogenic Arteriovenous Fistula Following Routine Venipuncture in an Adult Without Coagulopathy: An Uncommon Consequence of a Common Procedure
Therese F. Anderson,
Robyn Lee Reese,
Matthew McCann
et al.
Abstract:Background: According to Tonnessen BH (2011),1 iatrogenic arteriovenous (AV) fistulas in adults most commonly occur due to endovascular access and procedures. Rarely, AV fistulas have been reported in low birth weight neonates following repeating venipuncture. This complication is extremely uncommon in adults, but has been reported after routine venipuncture for blood transfusion. Case presentation: We report the case of an elderly female patient who presented to the office for evaluation of left upper extremi… Show more
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