The use of endovascular stent-grafts for the treatment of common carotid-internal jugular fistula

Authors

• Mohammed A. Bawazeer, Resident, Department of Surgery, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897 e-225, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4777714 Ext. 5705. E-mail: masbawazeer{at}hotmail.com
• Mohammed S. Al-Jared, Department of Interventional Radiology, Armed Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Khalid A. Al-Brekeit, Departments of Vascular Surgery
• Wedad M. Al-Harbi, Department of Nephrology

Abstract

We report a case of a fistula between the common carotid artery and the internal jugular vein due to a hemodialysis catheter insertion. We managed the fistula by the insertion of a covered-stent at the common carotid artery, and completely sealed the fistula without immediate complications. We present this case to highlight this new successful method of treatment.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

101

Last Page

104

Recommended Citation

Bawazeer, Mohammed A.; Al-Jared, Mohammed S.; Al-Brekeit, Khalid A.; and Al-Harbi, Wedad M. (2006) "The use of endovascular stent-grafts for the treatment of common carotid-internal jugular fistula," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 1, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3285