Efficacy of Paclitaxel Balloon for Hemodialysis Stenosis Fistulae After One Year Compared to High-Pressure Balloons: A Controlled, Multicenter, Randomized Trial

ConclusionsDrug-coated balloon angioplasty resulted in superior survival of dysfunctional peripheral vascular access at 6 and 12  months, but this result was not statistically significant. Both arms show equivalent complications and similar mortality.Level of EvidenceLevel Ia, therapeutic study, RCT. EBM ratings will be based on a scale of 1-5.

Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - February 3, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: research