Spontaneous external carotid-jugular fistula in repetitive hyperextension of the neck

M Erwin S H Tan; Marcus Rijken; Frans L Moll

doi:10.1007/s10016-001-0210-9

Spontaneous external carotid-jugular fistula in repetitive hyperextension of the neck

Ann Vasc Surg. 2002 Nov;16(6):771-3. doi: 10.1007/s10016-001-0210-9. Epub 2002 Oct 24.

Authors

M Erwin S H Tan¹, Marcus Rijken, Frans L Moll

Affiliation

¹ Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.

PMID: 12391503
DOI: 10.1007/s10016-001-0210-9

Abstract

Arteriovenous malformations between the external carotid artery and the jugular vein are very uncommon. We describe our findings in a patient with symptoms of such a spontaneous fistula.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

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Arteriovenous Fistula / pathology*
Arteriovenous Fistula / surgery*
Carotid Artery, External / abnormalities*
Carotid Artery, External / diagnostic imaging
Carotid Artery, External / surgery*
Female
Humans
Jugular Veins / abnormalities*
Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
Jugular Veins / surgery*
Neck Dissection*
Radiography
Rupture, Spontaneous / pathology
Rupture, Spontaneous / surgery