PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of stent-grafts for the treatment of central venous
disease in hemodialysis patients with functioning arteriovenous (AV) fistulas. MATERIALS …

PURPOSE: To report the technique and acute technical results associated with the
PowerWire Radiofrequency (RF) Guidewire used to recanalize central vein occlusions …

Purpose To evaluate the safety of endovascular treatment of chronic cerebrovascular
insufficiency (CCSVI) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods In a 1-year period …

Central venous occlusive disease is commonly seen in patients undergoing hemodialysis
and can threaten the viability of the arteriovenous access. Majority of cases are related to …

Background. Witholding treatment in asymptomatic/pauci-symptomatic high-grade central
vein stenosis (CVS), ie those not causing debilitating painful extremity oedema, the benefits …

The reported incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children has increased
dramatically over the past decade, and the primary risk factor for VTE in neonates and …

Background: Catheter-directed treatment is the standard approach for the management of
chronic central venous occlusion. Purpose: The objective of this study is to report the …

Central venous stenosis is an important hindrance to long-term maintenance of
arteriovenous access in the upper extremities in dialysis patients. Aim The present study …

Introduction Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is the gold standard in diagnosis and
treatment of central venous obstructions (CVOs) in hemodialysis access. However, growing …

The objectives of central venous percutaneous transluminal angioplasty are to dilate the
venous lesion and to extend the life of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis. It is reasonable …