title: Volkmann's ischemic contracture: An unusual complication of arterio-venous fistula.
abstract: Native arterio-venous fistulae (AVF) are vascular access of first choice for chronic hemodialysis. However, AVF are also associated with many adverse events like: primary or secondary failure, infection, lymphedema, stenosis, thrombosis, and ischemia of distal extremities. The most common ischemia related complications of AVF are: ischemic neuropathy and steal syndrome with its consequences like pain and peripheral necrosis. Ischemic muscle contracture is a rare complication of AVF. Herein, we are reporting a case of Volkmann's ischemic contracture developing after creation of brachiocephalic AVF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001 India.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jaryal
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001 India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vikrant
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001 India.
authors.forename: Preyander
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thakur
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D054061:Ischemic Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Arterio-venous fistulae; Vascular access; Volkmann's ischemic contracture