AI Article Synopsis
- Venous ulcers can develop as a rare complication from ankle arteriovenous fistulas used for hemodialysis.
- The presence of these ulcers presents a challenge, as healthcare providers must balance the need for ulcer healing with the necessity of preserving the arteriovenous fistula for dialysis.
- This report shares the experience of managing venous ulcers in a patient undergoing hemodialysis with an ankle arteriovenous fistula.
Article Abstract
Venous ulcer as a complication of ankle arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis is rarely reported. It poses a challenge between ulcer healing and fistula preservation. We report our experience in the management of venous ulcers secondary to an ankle arteriovenous fistula in a hemodialysis patient.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6849892 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.07.007 | DOI Listing |
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