A systematic review and meta-analysis of drug-coated balloon versus conventional balloon angioplasty for dialysis access stenosis

Arteriovenous fistulas for patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are at high risk of stenosis. Despite conventional balloon angioplasty (CBA), restenosis rates are high. The use of a drug-coated balloon (DCB) may offer an alternative to reduce restenosis.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Ian Jun Yan Wee, Hao Yun Yap, Luke Tay Hsien Ts'ung, Shaun Lee Qingwei, Chieh Suai Tan, Tjun Yip Tang, Tze Tec Chong Tags: Review article Source Type: research