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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1991; 1(1): 49-50
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1042459
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Arteriovenous Fistula Between Descending Aorta and Hemiazygos Vein

P. G. Gamba , M.  Longo , G. F. Zanon , M.  Guglielmi
  • Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Padua, Italy
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The article describes a rare case of congenital A-V fistula between descending aorta and hemiazygos vein in a 9-year old girl.

Differential diagnosis in these cases is difficult and only sonography and angiography can lead to a correct diagnosis. The recent literature of this subject is reviewed.

Zusammenfassung

Die Verfasser beschreiben einen seltenen Fall von arterio-venöser Fistel zwischen Aorta descendens und Vena hemiazygos bei einem 9jährigen Mädchen.

Die Differentialdiagnose ist schwierig und nur die Sonographie und Angiographie führen zur korrekten Diagnose. Die entsprechende Literatur wird vorgestellt.

Key words

Arteriovenous fistula

Schlüsselwörter

Arteriovenöse Fistel