Arteriovenous fistula simulating deep vein thrombosis as a complication of lumbar disc surgery
Teh, A.; Jeyamalar, R.; Habib, Z.A.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 48(4): 440-442
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 8183169 Document Number: 414072
Acquired arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of lumbar disc surgery. Diagnosis is often late because of the lack of awareness of this complication and also because it may simulate other vascular diseases. A case diagnosed initially as deep vein thrombosis of the leg is described.
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