A Case Report of a Successful Bypass Operation for Peripheral Venous Hypertension with Digital Pigmentation and Ulcer with Crust in Hemodialysis Patient / 대한혈관외과학회지

ABSTRACT

Peripheral venous hypertension is a rare complication in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Primarily, it is secondary to frequent venous accesses, thrombosis, and to other causes. Venous hypertension may cause pain and edema of the ipsilateral arm; increased venous pressure can prevent acceptable flow rates during dialysis. In this case report, we describe our experience using a Gore-Tex tube graft to treat a venous bypass complicated by peripheral venous hypertension with digital pigmentation and an ulcer with crust. Based on our experience, this technique is as an effective and low-risk surgical option to treat this condition.