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Bilateral brachiocephalic vein stenosis in a chronic hemodialysis patient with well-functioning arteriovenous fistula - A rare entity.

Authors :
Singh MG
Kumar V
Source :
Polski przeglad chirurgiczny [Pol Przegl Chir] 2020 Jun 05; Vol. 92 (5), pp. 1-5.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

<b>Introduction:</b> Central vein stenosis has been reported in patients of end stage renal disease with subclavian vein being more commonly affected than brachiocephalic vein. <br><b>Case report:</b> We present a case of young female with bilateral brachiocephalic vein obstruction following arteriovenous fistula creation for hemodialysis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2299-2847
Volume :
92
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Polski przeglad chirurgiczny
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32945263
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.1734