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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
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)