Delayed compartment syndrome following brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula formation in a hemodialysis patient

Delayed compartment syndrome following the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for vascular access is rare. A 71-year-old male patient experienced left anterior forearm compartment syndrome caused by a brachiocephalic AVF. The fistula failed after five days. Immediate radiological de...

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Main Authors: Sammy Al-Benna, Haussam Elenin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2013;volume=24;issue=2;spage=326;epage=329;aulast=Al-Benna