Central vein stenosis is common because of the placement of venous access and cardiac
intravascular devices and compromises vascular access for dialysis. Endovascular …

PURPOSE: To compare the SMART (shape memory alloy recoverable technology) stent
with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) alone in hemodialysis access venous …

FOR the more than 129,000 patients undergoing hemodialysis in the United States (11, the
leading cause for hos~ ital admission is a problem relaied to the life-sustaining access (2) …

OBJECTIVES: In this report we present a novel procedure that uses an arterioarterial
prosthetic loop (AAPL) with the proximal axillary or the femoral artery as a vascular access …

Purpose: To report our experience and results with the endovascular treatment of central
vein stenoses and occlusions in hemodialysis patients. Methods: Between October 1999 …

Central venous stenosis or occlusion is a common and vexing problem in patients
undergoing hemodialysis. Typical presenting symptoms include arm swelling and prolonged …

Abstract The Kidney Disease Outcomes and Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) guidelines call for a
significant increase in the use of natural vein fistulas. Long‐term tunneled dialysis catheters …

Purpose: To report our results for the placement of central venous stents in patients
undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: Ten Wallstents (Schneider, Bülach, Switzerland) were …

Background Arteriovenous (AV) access–related complications result in considerable
morbidity. With a dedicated access team, including a nephrologist, an access surgeon, an …

Dual lumen central venous hemodialysis catheters have become the preferred form of acute
vascular access. Although they provide rapid angioaccess, these catheters are associated …