Seroma: An underestimated complication of vascular access for haemodialysis.

Aim: The aim of the study is to describe a case-series of an underestimated complication of vascular access for haemodialysis like seroma Background: Seroma is a rare complication of vascular surgery complicated by infection, thrombosis and pseudoaneurysm. The differential diagnosis is aneurysm and haematoma. Patients-methods: We report eight cases of seroma of vascular access for haemodialysis: one arteriovenous and seven created by using PTFE graft. Three cases were managed intraoperatively by vacuum drainage, two by vacuum drainage postoperatively, two by complete resection of seroma and vacuum drainage and one with ligation of vascular access. Vascular access function was preserved in seven cases. Conclusion: The diagnosis and treatment of seroma should be performed as early as possible in order to reassure the normal function of vascular access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]