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The role of percutaneous angioplasty in the management of chronic hemodialysis fistulas.

Abstract
One hundred forty-one dilatations of stenotic lesions in dialysis access fistulas were performed. The initial success rate was 82%. The one-year patency rate was 45%, with a 2-year patency rate of 24%. Best results were obtained with a discrete stenosis at a graft-to-vein anastomosis. The procedure can be done on an outpatient basis and, although long-term results are poor, in appropriate patients multiple dilatations can be performed to keep a fistula functioning for many years.
AuthorsS Glanz, D H Gordon, K M Butt, J Hong, G S Lipkowitz
JournalAnnals of surgery (Ann Surg) Vol. 206 Issue 6 Pg. 777-81 (Dec 1987) ISSN: 0003-4932 [Print] United States
PMID2961315 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Aneurysm (therapy)
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty, Balloon (adverse effects)
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Thrombosis (therapy)
  • Vascular Patency

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