Targeted tumescent liposuction for fistula superficialization

Obesity poses problem with the cannulation of arteriovenous fistula and difficulty in establishing functional autogenous access for hemodialysis. We describe a case where we used targeted tumescent liposuction to remove subcutaneous fat over the fistula.

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Published in:Indian journal of vascular and endovascular surgery 2018-04, Vol.5 (2), p.132-133
Main Authors: Abrol, Nitin, Olakkengil, Santosh, Bhattacharjya, Shantanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arteriovenous fistula
Chronic kidney failure
Fistulas
Liposuction
obesity
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
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Summary:Obesity poses problem with the cannulation of arteriovenous fistula and difficulty in establishing functional autogenous access for hemodialysis. We describe a case where we used targeted tumescent liposuction to remove subcutaneous fat over the fistula.
ISSN:0972-0820
2394-0999
DOI:10.4103/ijves.ijves_19_18