Delayed Presentation of Rupture After Venous Angioplasty

ABSTRACT

Venous rupture is an uncommon complication resulting from dialysis graft interventions. We present a case in which contrast extravasation recurred following an initially successful balloon tamponade. The rupture site could not be negotiated with a guidewire to provide endovascular treatment, necessitating balloon occlusion of the graft.

KEYWORDS

Venous angioplasty - venous rupture - hemodialysis access thrombosis

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