Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome due to arteriovenous fistula


ÜNEK İ. T., Birlik M., ÇAVDAR C., Ersoy R., ÖNEN F., Celik A., ...More

Hemodialysis International, vol.9, no.4, pp.344-348, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2005.01152.x
  • Journal Name: Hemodialysis International
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.344-348
  • Keywords: Arteriovenous fistula, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, Steal syndrome
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A patient with end-stage renal disease presented with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) on her left hand 1 month after arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery. Magnetic resonance angiography revealed steal syndrome at the AVF level. Bone scintigraphy revealed early-stage RSDS. We considered that arterial insufficiency because of steal phenomenon following AVF surgery and underlying occlusive arterial disease triggered RSDS development. © 2005 International Society for Hemodialysis.