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. 1983 Jun;10(2):193–195.

Iliac Arteriovenous Fistula Complicating Lumbar Laminectomy

Luigi Chiariello *, Benedetto Marino †, Antonio Nigri †, Francesco Macrina †, Giovanni Ruvolo †, Riccardo Sinatra †
PMCID: PMC341638  PMID: 15227137

Abstract

An iliac arteriovenous fistula may rarely complicate lumbar laminectomy, particularly at the L4-L5 level. We present such a complication in a 45-year-old man who presented in our institution with a postlaminectomy iliac arteriovenous fistula and severe congestive heart failure. Repair of the fistulous orifice and tubular reconstruction of the iliac artery were successfully performed.

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