[Aneurysm as a complication of arteriovenous anastomoses for hemodialysis]

Rozhl Chir. 1998 Dec;77(12):541-4.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Angioaccess procedures for hemodialysis over a 12-year period were retrospectively reviewed to ascertain the frequency of aneurysm complications. A total of 571 angioaccess procedures were performed including 88 polytetrafluoroethylene grafts. 1.24% autogenous fistulae and 5.7% ePTFE grafts had uncomplicated aneurysm. Complicated (thrombosis, bleeding, infection) aneurysm occurred in 5.2% autogenous fistulae and in 5.7% PTFE grafts. The authors recommend a surgical repair of all angioaccess-associated aneurysms in the time of uncomplicated occurrence. If the aneurysm is complicated, the risk of the function lose of the av shunt by surgical therapy increase.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene