Stent-Graft Length Is Associated with Decreased Patency in Treatment of Central Venous Stenosis in Hemodialysis Patients

Central venous occlusion may occur in hemodialysis patients, resulting in arm or facial swelling and failure of dialysis access. Endovascular management with balloon angioplasty or stenting has been described, but there are minimal data on the use of covered stents in this pathology. We sought to review a single institution's experience with the use of covered stents for central venous occlusive disease in hemodialysis patients.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research