Peroneal arteriovenous fistula. A complication of Fogarty catheter thromboembolectomy.

The Fogarty catheter is an important device used by vascular surgeons to simplify the surgical treatment of thromboembolic disorders. Complications from use of the catheter are rare. This case report is about a patient who developed a peroneal arteriovenous fistula following popliteal thromboembolectomy. The literature regarding this unusual injury is reviewed.