Fistula Salvage Open Thrombectomy in a Pediatric Patient
2019 ◽
Vol 24
(4)
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pp. 57-59
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Highlights Early arteriovenous fistula is advocated in children requiring hemodialysis. Lifelong usage requires long-term preservation of fistula. Thrombosis is the leading cause of arteriovenous fistula complication secondary to stenosis and can be addressed using and open thrombectomy. A case of successful fistula salvaging surgical intervention via open thrombectomy, resection of short stenotic segment, and veno-venous anastomosis procedure. An emphasis on salvaging to preserve precious vessels in children as opposed to creating a new one.