Arteriovenous Graft for Hemodialysis: Effect of Cryotherapy on Postoperative Pain and Edema

摘要

Background: Arteriovenous grafting offers an alternative for patients whose vessels are unsuitable for arteriovenous fistula. However, as a result of subcutaneous tunnel dissection, postoperative pain and edema of the operated limb present early after surgery. As a traditional therapeutic approach, cryotherapy has the ability to suppress postoperative pain and edema.