Leg Length Discrepancy Induced by Arterio-Venous Fistula Due to Repetitive Vascular Punctures: A case report.
- Author:
Zee Ihn LEE
1
;
Dong Hwi PARK
;
Dong Hyun JO
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Korea. charismahwi@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leg length discrepancy;
Arteriovenous fistula
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Arteriovenous Fistula;
Arthritis;
Cosmetics;
Fistula;
Gait;
Hip Joint;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Leg;
Punctures;
Scoliosis;
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color;
Vascular Diseases
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2010;34(5):607-610
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
