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Brachial artery aneurysms associated with arteriovenous access for hemodialysis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20701723     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Brachial artery aneurysm (BAA) is a rare condition. We describe a series of cases of BAA with arteriovenous access. Thirteen patients were retrospectively identified between January 2006 and July 2009 using a patient database. All were associated with brachio-cephalic fistulas. Mean age was 51.2 +/- 13.8 years. Twelve males (93.3%) were identified. Characteristics were: diabetes 1, hypertension 8, hypercholesterolemia 2, ischemic heart disease 2, family history of aneurysmal disease 2. Five BAA developed after access ligation, eight while it was working, one after trauma. One was associated with a venous aneurysm. While the average life of the access was 161 +/- 115 months, the average time for BAA formation was 40 +/- 35.8 months. BAA was asymptomatic in three patients, whereas 10 presented with ischemic and neurologic symptoms. None presented with a rupture. All patients underwent surgical repair, seven an aneurysm excision and end-to-end reconstruction of the brachial artery. Venous conduits were utilized: four long saphenous veins, one cephalic, and one basilic vein. All patients had patent brachial arteries with a complete relief of symptoms at 14 months. BAA is a rare but significant complication of vascular access. The surgical approaches presented offer a reasonable outcome.
Authors:
Eric Chemla; Mei Nortley; Mohamed Morsy
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in dialysis     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1525-139X     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin Dial     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-12     Completed Date:  2010-12-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8911629     Medline TA:  Semin Dial     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  440-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Renal Transplant Unit, St. George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. eric.chemla@stgeorges.nhs.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aneurysm / etiology*,  radiography,  surgery
Angiography
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects*
Brachial Artery*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Renal Dialysis / methods*
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

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