Spontaneous internal ilio-iliac fistula in an elderly woman presenting as heart failure
2006
Spontaneous Ilio-Iliac Fistula in an Elderly Woman
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tan GP MRad, Abdullah BJJ MBBS, FRCR, Kunanayagam S MRCP
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
Conclusion
The case highlights the rarity of spontaneous ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistulas and the challenges in diagnosis and management.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with symptoms of right heart failure and had a history of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
- CT angiography confirmed a large fistulous communication between the right internal iliac artery and vein.
- Embolisation of the fistula was not feasible due to its large size and tortuous vessels.
Takeaway
This study talks about an 81-year-old woman who had a rare condition where blood vessels in her body were connected in a way they shouldn't be, causing heart problems.
Methodology
The case was assessed using ultrasound, CT angiography, and digital subtraction angiography.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 81-year-old woman.
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