Seaton D L
J Fam Pract. 1998 Mar;46(3):247-50.
An arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal communication between the arterial and venous systems. It may be an incidental finding in an asymptomatic patient or it may manifest clinically with pain, edema, varicosities, and even heart failure. It is important for clinicians to be aware of this disorder because early diagnosis and treatment can prevent its long-term sequelae. This report presents a patient with a posttraumatic arteriovenous fistula.
动静脉瘘是动脉系统和静脉系统之间的异常连通。它可能在无症状患者中偶然发现，也可能临床上表现为疼痛、水肿、静脉曲张，甚至心力衰竭。临床医生了解这种疾病很重要，因为早期诊断和治疗可预防其长期后遗症。本报告介绍了一名患有创伤后动静脉瘘的患者。
