Comparison of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty with Stenting for Treatment of Central Venous Stenosis or Occlusion in Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe present meta-analysis revealed that, compared to PTS, PTA may provide increased assisted primary patency for endovascular treatment of central vein stenosis or occlusion in patients undergoing hemodialysis.Level of EvidenceLevel 3a.
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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