Effects of ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for stenosis of arteriovenous fistula used for hemodialysis and related factors influencing patency.

CONCLUSIONS: Vascular patency can be maintained in hemodialysis patients with AVF dysfunction through repeated intervention, and there is no need to shorten the venous segment by surgery. Ultrasound-guided PTA is a promising substitute for traditional surgery. KEY WORDS: Arteriovenous Fistula, Hemodialysis, Ultrasound, Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty. PMID: 32180566 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research