Purpose: To report the midterm results of endovascular recanalization of chronic long-
segment (> 5 cm) occlusions of the inferior vena cava (IVC) with stent placement. Methods …

Hemodialysis requires permanent access to blood vessels capable of providing adequate
extracorporeal blood flow and long-term use. These requirements are currently best met by …

In cases of vascular access (VA) for hemodialysis including arteriovenous fistula and
arteriovenous graft, venipuncture and hemostasis are usually repeated three times a week …

Treating symptomatic central venous stenosis and occlusion is a challenge for those caring
for patients with end stage renal disease. With the increase incidence and decrease …

In this article, the authors present approaches they use in performing dialysis access
intervention—in particular clotted access. It is not meant to be a comprehensive review of …

PURPOSE: To determine if there is a difference in intervention patency for central venous
stenosis (CVS) and occlusion between patients with autogenous hemodialysis fistulas and …

Abstract In the United States, significant racial and ethnic disparities exist in chronic kidney
disease (CKD) and its management. Hemodialysis constitutes the main stay of renal …

In the last ten years, tunneled central venous catheters (pCVCs) have been increasingly
utilized in chronic hemodialysis patients, sometimes in the place of fistulas. They have …

Central venous stenosis (CVS) is usually a late‐diagnosed clinical entity that is common in
hemodialysis patients. It causes various problems ranging from hemodialysis difficulty to …

Venous hypertension and outflow stenosis of arteriovenous hemodialysis access managed
using endovascular procedures usually present a high technical success rate, with few …