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Massive upper extremity edema following vascular access surgery
R A McCready1, G L Hyde, R W Schwartz
1University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington 40536-00844.
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Subclavian vein thrombosis from Uldall catheters can cause severe arm swelling after arteriovenous fistula creation. Venography is recommended before upper extremity vascular access to detect stenosis or occlusion.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Chronic renal failure patients often require hemodialysis access.
- Arteriovenous fistulae are a common vascular access method.
- Uldall catheters are used for temporary hemodialysis access.