Hair Transplantation Producing Arteriovenous Fistulization

Larry R. Williams*, June K Robinson, James S.T. Yao

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Abstract

Arteriovenous fistula formation is a rare complication of the punch graft technique of hair transplantation. This report describes a large donor site arteriovenous fistula that was clearly demonstrated on arteriography. Operative correction was guided by precise directional Doppler ultrasound localization of the fistulous communication, thus avoiding a large disfiguring incision.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)241-243
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Vascular Surgery
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1986

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Occipital artery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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