Open AccessThe Ischemic Hand of Mr. M
Author(s) -
Roberto Ferraresi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
nephrology point of care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2059-3007
DOI - 10.5301/napoc.2015.14612
Subject(s) - ischemia , medicine , gangrene , pathophysiology , hemodialysis , cardiology , limb ischemia , surgery
A case of critical ischemia presenting with pain and finger gangrene in the right hand of a patient on hemodialysis is presented. The multifactorial origin of ischemia and its pathophysiology are discussed, together with the most appropriate diagnostic approach. Innovative endovascular treatment of such conditions is also described
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