Upper Limb Ischemic Gangrene as a Complication of Hemodialysis Access

Upper limb ischemia is a well-recognized complication of dialysis access creation but progression to gangrene is uncommon. We report a case of upper limb ischemic gangrene and discuss the lessons learned during the management of this case. Clinicians must be vigilant for this complication and they s...

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Main Authors: Shamir O. Cawich, Emil Mohammed, Marlon Mencia, Vijay Naraynsingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/830219
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description Upper limb ischemia is a well-recognized complication of dialysis access creation but progression to gangrene is uncommon. We report a case of upper limb ischemic gangrene and discuss the lessons learned during the management of this case. Clinicians must be vigilant for this complication and they should be reminded that it requires urgent management to prevent tissue loss.
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spelling doaj-art-2d30792c75ac47ce8ac6294b08f760df2025-08-20T02:38:48ZengWileyCase Reports in Vascular Medicine2090-69862090-69942015-01-01201510.1155/2015/830219830219Upper Limb Ischemic Gangrene as a Complication of Hemodialysis AccessShamir O. Cawich0Emil Mohammed1Marlon Mencia2Vijay Naraynsingh3Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoUpper limb ischemia is a well-recognized complication of dialysis access creation but progression to gangrene is uncommon. We report a case of upper limb ischemic gangrene and discuss the lessons learned during the management of this case. Clinicians must be vigilant for this complication and they should be reminded that it requires urgent management to prevent tissue loss.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/830219
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