Peripheral arterial thrombosis in the nephrotic syndrome

Surgery. 1993 Sep;114(3):618-23.

Abstract

Peripheral arterial thrombosis is a rare complication of nephrotic syndrome that occurs in conjunction with a hypercoagulable state and results in a high rate of limb loss and death. We report a case of brachial artery thrombosis in a pediatric patient with nephrotic syndrome, antithrombin III deficiency, and antecedent vessel trauma. An extensive review of the literature is presented. We conclude that management of arterial thrombosis requires aggressive replenishment of antithrombin III and adequate heparinization in addition to the traditional surgical management. Moreover, arterial puncture should be avoided because of the high risk of thrombosis in these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antithrombin III / therapeutic use
  • Brachial Artery*
  • Emergencies
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / complications*
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Thrombosis / surgery*

Substances

  • Antithrombin III
  • Heparin