Management of giant venous aneurysms secondary to arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients

Abstract

Objective: An aneurysmal fistula can continue to provide hemodialysis access for along time, but giant aneurysms should be operated on to prevent complication. The purpose of this study was to describe our experience of the surgical management of giant venous aneurysms that have developed as a complication of dialysis access.
Methodology: Twenty patients with giant venous aneurysms of the AVF underwent surgical procedures at our hospital from December 2003 to December 2010. The diagnoses were made by physical examination and Color Doppler Ultrasonography.
Results: There were 12 male and 8 female patients ranging in age from 29 to 68 years with a mean age of 44.6