Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome due to arteriovenous fistula

Hemodial Int. 2005 Oct;9(4):344-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2005.01152.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / complications
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Fistula* / surgery
  • Diabetes Complications* / complications
  • Diabetes Complications* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Finger Phalanges / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic* / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy* / complications
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy* / diagnostic imaging