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Leg Length Discrepancy Induced by Arterio-Venous Fistula Due to Repetitive Vascular Punctures: A case report.

Lee, Zee Ihn , Park, Dong Hwi , Jo, Dong Hyun
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2010;34(5):607-610.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Korea. charismahwi@naver.com
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The causes of leg length discrepancy in childhood include neurologic, musculoskeletal, tumor and vascular diseases. It may contribute secondary complications such as gait disturbance, scoliosis, hip joint arthritis or cosmetic problem etc. Acquired arteriovenous fistula is a rare cause of leg length discrepancy. Multiple vascular punctures in the neonates, especially in prematures, can result in iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula formation. We report two cases of arteriovenous fistula secondary to vascular punctures, diagnosed by color doppler ultrasonography and CT angiography. The lesions were explored and treated surgically. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2010; 34: 607-610)

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