Traumatic occlusion of two radiocephalic fistulas: case reports and their management.
The number of ambulatory dialysis patients is increasing each year with a concomitant rise in extremity access fistulas and grafts. The anatomic location of these fistulas makes them particularly susceptible to traumatic occurrences. Management of traumatic occlusion of these fistulas becomes a critical issue in allowing continuing dialysis in these patients. Management of two such patients is presented.
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Department of Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014654:Vascular Patency