Congenital subclavian artery to subclavian vein fistula presenting with congestive heart failure in an infant

Dogan R., Yilmaz M., Ozkutlu S., Elsharshari H.

Pediatric Cardiology, vol.21, no.3, pp.269-270, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s002460010056
  • Journal Name: Pediatric Cardiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.269-270
  • Keywords: congenital subclavian arteriovenous fistula, congestive heart failure, surgical treatment
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Contrary to acquired arteriovenous fistulas, the congenital malformations are very rare. Here we report a case of congenital arteriovenous fistula forming a communication between the right subclavian artery to subclavian vein. To our knowledge, there is no similar case in which an infant has been successfully operated on for cardiac failure.