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September 10, 2025Ibom Medical JournalOpen Access

Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the left ulnar artery and vein

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OAObiozor AAODObiozor DC

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Overview

Case report details successful surgical repair of an arteriovenous fistula in a construction worker, highlighting the role of Doppler ultrasound.

Key Points

  • Successful surgical correction of the arteriovenous fistula prevented complications such as thrombosis.
  • Doppler ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of arteriovenous fistula between the ulnar artery and vein.
  • The patient, a 45-year-old male, experienced pulsatile swelling and numbness in his left hand due to the fistula.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent vascular steal syndrome and other severe complications.

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AA et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2409bb210217d6479bd77https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v18i3.719
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