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Treatment of dialysis access-associated steal syndrome with the “revision using distal inflow” technique

Treatment of dialysis access-associated steal syndrome with the “revision using distal inflow” technique

J Vasc Access 2011; 12(1): 52 - 56

Article Type: ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Authors

Chris J. Callaghan, Mekhola Mallik, Rajesh Sivaprakasam, Satheesh Iype, Gavin J. Pettigrew

Abstract

Purpose: Dialysis access-associated steal syndrome (DASS) is a common, serious complication of antecubital fossa (ACF) arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). We describe our experience of the “revision using distal inflow” (RUDI) technique for the treatment of DASS and review the literature. Methods: Patients underwent fistula ligation at the anastomosis with re-establishment of inflow via the proximal radial or ulnar arteries using a venous interposition graft or venous collateral. A retrospective analysis of outcomes of all patients undergoing this procedure at our center was carried out. Results: Seven patients with autogenous ACF AVFs underwent the RUDI procedure, four under local anesthesia. Interposition vein grafts were used in five patients, and inflow was achieved through the proximal radial artery in four cases. The median post-operative rise in digital systolic blood pressure was 65.5 mmHg. Follow-up at 7-36 months found that three fistulas had failed (one at 8 months, two within days), two patients had died with patent fistulas, one patient was transplanted with a functional AVF, and the remaining patient continues to dialyze through the fistula. No patients developed DASS post-operatively and no further interventions were required to maintain patency. Conclusions: Although RUDI was successful at treating DASS, a high rate of AVF failure was seen. With technical modifications and further experience, RUDI may become a valuable tool in the surgical armamentarium.

Article History

  • • Accepted on 14/08/2010
  • • Available online on 05/11/2010
  • • Published in print on 23/02/2011

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Authors

  • Callaghan, Chris J. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
    University Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge - UK
  • Mallik, Mekhola [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
    University Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge - UK
  • Sivaprakasam, Rajesh [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
    University Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge - UK
  • Iype, Satheesh [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
    University Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge - UK
  • Pettigrew, Gavin J. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
    University Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge - UK

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