Conservative management of an iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula.

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Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta., Canada.

Published: September 2014

Background: Arteriovenous fistula is an uncommon complication of central venous catheterization that often requires invasive repair.

Case Report: We report the case of an arteriovenous fistula that presented as ongoing pain following removal of a tunneled central venous catheter. The fistula resolved spontaneously following a period of compression and observation.

Conclusion: Our study highlights the etiology of this uncommon complication as well as suggesting a role for conservative management.

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