Access dysfunction is a significant contributor to morbidity in hemodialysis patients. The cephalic arch is a common location of vascular stenosis, with a considerable risk of relapse. While covered stents demonstrated a higher patency rate when compared to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, their placement has some issues. Stent collapse and guttering are well-documented in arteries but not in arteriovenous fistulas. This report describes an unusual case of a cephalic arch stent collapsing 1 month after its positioning, as evidenced by access dysfunction.
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