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Abstract #19084 Published in IGR 3-1

Rare complication of an arteriovenous fistula for dialysis: glaucoma

Gomes CM; Lucon AM; Yamada RT; Gomes MCC; Arap S
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology 2000; 34: 219-221


The authors present a rare complication of an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis. Incompetence of the anti-reflux mechanism associated with elevated venous pressure in the subclavian vein provided conditions for intense blood reflux to the left jugular territory and development of ipsilateral glaucoma, successfully treated by ligation of the left jugular veins.

Dr C.M. Gomes, Hosp. Clin. da Univ. de Sao Paulo, Divisao de Clinica Urologica, Caixa Postal: 11273-9, CEP: 05422-970 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil


Classification:

9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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