The systematic analysis of distal revascularization with interval ligation for dialysis access steal syndrome

This report is the first systematic review of the distal revascularization with interval ligation (DRIL) procedure using standardized quality assessment methodology (Oxford critical appraisal skills and recommendation for practice using National Institute for Health and Care Excellence checklist). In this study, 22 publications with 459 patients with dialysis access steal syndrome (DASS) treated with DRIL were analyzed.1 The conclusion was that the DRIL procedure is an effective treatment for various grades of DASS.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - September 19, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Randolph P. Guzman Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research