True Brachial Artery Aneurysm after Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis: Five Cases and Literature Review

Arterial aneurysm is a rare, but significant complication after a long-term creation of hemodialysis access. High flow and immunosuppression may accelerate this process. Young age of the patients may act as a benefic factor and delay the AD. Arterial transposition could be an option in the absence of any venous conduit, if anatomy does not permit the use of prosthetic grafts.