Optic nerve edema: complication of peripheral hemodialysis shunt.
Peripheral arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis can be complicated by infection, limb edema, venous thrombosis and stenosis, aneurysm, venous hypertension, and rarely, ophthalmic manifestations. We report an unusual case of unilateral optic nerve edema secondary to a contralateral peripheral hemodialysis shunt.
Chang
Susie
S
Cole Eye Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Masaryk
Thomas J
TJ
Lee
Michael S
MS
D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology*; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy