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To describe a rare congenital arteriovenous fistula causing congestive heart failure in a newborn.

March 22, 2026PEDIATRICS

Congenital Arteriovenous Fistula Between the Left Internal Mammary Artery and the Ductus Venosus: Unusual Cause of Congestive Heart Failure in the Newborn Infant

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Case report identifies a rare arteriovenous fistula causing heart failure in a newborn, suggesting surgical treatment.

To describe a rare congenital arteriovenous fistula causing congestive heart failure in a newborn.
Presented a detailed clinical case.
Examined the circulatory pathway and embryology.
Discussed differential diagnosis of continuous murmur and heart failure.
Evaluated association with preductal coarctation.
Identified an arteriovenous fistula between the left internal mammary artery and ductus venosus.
Observed significant association with severe preductal coarctation.
Noted impact on the newborn's circulatory function leading to congestive heart failure.

Glass et al. (1960) studied this question.

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