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  • Title: Steal syndrome complicating hemodialysis access procedures: can it be predicted?
    Author: Goff CD, Sato DT, Bloch PH, DeMasi RJ, Gregory RT, Gayle RG, Parent FN, Meier GH, Wheeler JR.
    Journal: Ann Vasc Surg; 2000 Mar; 14(2):138-44. PubMed ID: 10742428.
    Abstract:
    The development of steal syndrome distal to an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) created for hemodialysis access remains a significant clinical problem. This study was undertaken to determine the role of intraoperative noninvasive testing in the prediction and management of steal syndrome following arteriovenous fistula creation. First, in order to determine a threshold digital/brachial index (DBI) for patients at risk for steal syndrome, we performed a retrospective review of patients who had had the DBI measured and who developed symptoms (steal syndrome) following AVF creation. This was followed by a prospective evaluation of the ability of the DBI to predict which patients undergoing AVF surgery would develop steal syndrome. A DBI of <0.6 identifies a patient at risk for steal syndrome. Intraoperative DBI cannot be used to predict which patient will develop steal syndrome; however, if revision is indicated, the DBI should be increased to >0.6. Failure to accomplish this puts the patient at risk for continued steal syndrome.
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