====== Arteriovenous fistula ====== An arteriovenous [[fistula]] is an abnormal connection or passageway between an [[artery]] and a [[vein]]. It may be congenital, surgically created for [[hemodialysis]] treatments, or acquired due to pathologic process, such as trauma or erosion of an arterial [[aneurysm]]. ===== Classification ===== [[Dural arteriovenous fistula]]. [[Scalp arteriovenous fistula]]. [[Spinal Arteriovenous fistula]].