Delayed compartment syndrome following brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation in a hemodialysis patient
Joint Authors
al-Aynayn, Husam
al-Banna, Sami
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2013), pp.326-329, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Delayed compartment syndrome following the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for vascular access is rare.
A 71-year-old male patient experienced left anterior forearm compartment syndrome caused by a brachiocephalic AVF.
The fistula failed after five days.
Immediate radiological de-clotting failed and the thrombosed fistula was de-clotted with the help of a Fogarty balloon.
On Day 11, the patient developed symptoms and signs of acute anterior forearm compartment syndrome and underwent immediate surgical decompression of the superficial and deep flexor compartments, which resulted in an excellent outcome.
Iatrogenic forearm compartment syndrome is a rare but potential complication after creation of AVF.
The critical errors regarding compartment syndrome are failure to recognize or failure to act.
This case report illustrates that swift diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention results in an excellent outcome and avoids the morbidity associated with this potentially devastating and debilitating process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Banna, Sami& al-Aynayn, Husam. 2013. Delayed compartment syndrome following brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation in a hemodialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.326-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329032
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Banna, Sami& al-Aynayn, Husam. Delayed compartment syndrome following brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation in a hemodialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 24, no. 2 (2013), pp.326-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329032
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Banna, Sami& al-Aynayn, Husam. Delayed compartment syndrome following brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation in a hemodialysis patient. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2013. Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.326-329.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-329032
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 329
Record ID
BIM-329032