Arteriovenous Fistula as a Complication of Percutaneous Femoral Vein Catheterization for Hemodialysis

Sudden onset of congestive heart failure due to development of a femoral arteriovenous fistula in a hemodialysis patient is reported as a complication of repeated femoral vein catheterization for access. Closure of the fistula led to disappearance of signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure.