[Cephalic arch stenosis. Case report and literary review].

Dysfunctional AVF represents one of the leading causes of morbidity in the hemodialysis population, with venous stenosis-related dysfunction being the most common underlying problem. Cephalic arch is a well-known site for the development of stenosis, especially in patients with brachiocephalic fistulas. The pathophysiology of cephalic arch stenosis (CAS) is still being investigated and various contributing factors have been suggested.

[Prototyping a new registry of vascular accesses for hemodialysis].

We have developed a new registry of the Vascular Accesses (VA) of all the patients afferent to our health district in order to improve their management. We recorded all the VAs of the prevalent patients on 12/31/2017. The VA type and location, the vessels involved, the number of surgical procedures received by the patient and the kind of anastomosis of the VA were all recorded.

[Acute kidney injury and rhabdomyolysis after cocaine overdose: case report and literature review].

Cocaine, a natural alkaloid derived from the coca plant, is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs. Cocaine abuse causes systemic adverse effects like stroke, myocardic infarction, arterial dissection, vascular thrombosis and rhabdomyolysis. Cocaine use is, also, associated with renal complications such as acute kidney injury, vasculitis, acute interstitial nephritis, chronic kidney disease, malignant hypertension with thrombotic microangiopathy.

Crossed fused renal ectopia: case report and review of the literature.

Crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly, and is mostly detected incidentally. A 45-year-old man, during investigation for recurrent abdominal pain, was found to have an empty left renal fossa and right crossed renal ectopia with fusion on ultrasonography. In the present case, there were no abnormalities and/or alteration of the renal function.

[Takotsubo cardiomyopathy recurrence in patient with chronic kidney disease: case report and literature review].

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (CT) is a syndrome characterized by an acute and transient left ventricular dysfunction, electrocardiographic abnormalities suggestive of acute coronary syndrome, chest pain and/or dyspnea, left ventricular mid-apical segments akinesia and normal coronary angiography. It is mainly observed in postmenopausal women after an intense physical or mental stress. The course is usually favourable but sometimes severe complications occur.