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  • Title: Stent-graft repair of a recurrent popliteal arteriovenous fistula.
    Author: Tielliu IF, Verhoeven EL, Prins TR, van Det M, van den Dungen JJ.
    Journal: J Endovasc Ther; 2002 Jun; 9(3):375-8. PubMed ID: 12096955.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To describe the successful endovascular treatment of a popliteal arteriovenous fistula with a stent-graft. CASE REPORT: A 54-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a distal popliteal arteriovenous fistula following an arthroscopic meniscectomy 6 years earlier. Three surgical attempts to close the fistula were undertaken, but the fistula recurred. He now presented with symptoms of progressive venous hypertension with claudication, swelling of the leg, and ulceration at the ankle. The fistula was closed with a stent-graft deployed percutaneously. At 18 months, the patient is doing well; duplex evaluation has documented the patency of the popliteal artery and the stent-graft. CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular treatment of a popliteal arteriovenous fistula is an alternative to open surgical reconstruction. In this situation, after multiple failed surgical closures and in a leg with extensive venous hypertension, it may be the best treatment option.
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