Pulmonary embolism in an ESRD patient following minimal venotomy and
milking for salvage of dysfunctional autogenous arteriovenous fistula
Abstract
Pulmonary embolism can be a complication following an attempted salvage
of a dysfuctional arteriovenous fistula (AVF). We report a case of
bilateral pulmonary embolism in a patient with underlying pericardial
effusion who, following minimal venotomy and milking of the AVF,
developed sudden and significant respiratory distress, and later
improved.
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