Leg Length Discrepancy Induced by Arterio-Venous Fistula Due to Repetitive Vascular Punctures: A case report
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 607-610, 2010.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-723239
ABSTRACT
The causes of leg length discrepancy in childhood include neurologic, musculoskeletal, tumor and vascular diseases. It may contribute secondary complications such as gait disturbance, scoliosis, hip joint arthritis or cosmetic problem etc. Acquired arteriovenous fistula is a rare cause of leg length discrepancy. Multiple vascular punctures in the neonates, especially in prematures, can result in iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula formation. We report two cases of arteriovenous fistula secondary to vascular punctures, diagnosed by color doppler ultrasonography and CT angiography. The lesions were explored and treated surgically.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite
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Escoliose
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Doenças Vasculares
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Angiografia
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Punções
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Fístula Arteriovenosa
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Ultrassonografia Doppler em Cores
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Cosméticos
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Fístula
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Marcha
Limite:
Humanos
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Recém-Nascido
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
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