Arteriovenous fistula secondary to trauma is an uncommon cause of leg ulcers. In this article, an unusual case of a nonhealing leg ulcer caused by a stingray is described. This case highlights the difficulty in diagnosing and treating nonhealing ulcers secondary to arteriovenous fistula.
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