Arteriovenous fistula simulating deep vein thrombosis as a complication of lumbar disc surgery.
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چکیده
Acquired arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of lumbar disc surgery. Diagnosis is often late because of the lack of awareness of this complication and also because it may simulate other vascular diseases. A case diagnosed initially as deep vein thrombosis of the leg is described.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 48 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993