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[Therapeutic attitude in postcatheterization symptomatic stenosis of the subclavian vein]
1Service de Chirurgie Cardio-Vasculaire et Thoracique, CHU H. Bourguiba.
Insights
Four women developed subclavian vein stenosis after hemodialysis due to catheter use. Surgical bypass procedures effectively treated this complication, restoring blood flow.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Nephrology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Subclavian vein stenosis is a potential complication of long-term hemodialysis catheterization.
- This condition can impede adequate dialysis treatment and lead to upper extremity swelling.
Observation:
- Four female patients with a mean age of 36 years presented with subclavian vein stenosis.
- Catheter dwell times ranged from 1 to 11 months prior to diagnosis.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed using angiography or phlebography.
- All four cases required surgical intervention, including various bypass techniques (axillo-internal jugular, internal jugular vein deviation, basilo-internal jugular, axillo-axillary).
Implications:
- Surgical bypass is a viable treatment for hemodialysis-related subclavian vein stenosis.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing this vascular complication.
Abstract:
We report 4 cases of subclavian vein stenosis after hemodialysis occurring in 4 women with a mean age of 36 years. The duration of subclavian catheterization was 1 to 11 months. The diagnosis was established by angiography or phlebography. The treatment was always surgical: axillo-internal jugular bypass: 1 case; deviation of the internal jugular vein: 1 case; basilo-internal jugular bypass: 1 case; axillo-axillary bypass: 1 case.
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