Central vein stenosis is commonly associated with placement of central venous catheters
and devices. Central vein stenosis can jeopardize the future of arteriovenous fistula and …

Central vein stenosis (CVS) is commonly seen in patients receiving hemodialysis through an
arteriovenous access, threatening the usability of arteriovenous access for dialysis …

INTRODUCTION: Central (superior vena cava, brachiocephalic, or subclavian) venous
stenoses are a major impediment to long-term arteriovenous access in the upper …

Background: Symptoms of pelvic venous congestion (chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia,
dysuria, and dysmenorrhea) have been attributed to massive gonadal reflux. However …

PURPOSE: To determine the primary and secondary patency rates for fistulas treated with
angioplasty, as well as clinical predictors of fistula patency after angioplasty. MATERIALS …

PURPOSE: To analyze the effectiveness of stent placement as the primary treatment for
central venous obstruction in patients undergoing hemodialysis. MATERIAL AND …

Compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery has
been termed the nutcracker syndrome. Obstruction of left renal vein outflow results in venous …

PURPOSE: Cephalic arch stenosis (CAS) is a recently recognized cause of dysfunction in
autogenous hemodialysis fistulas. The prevalence of this lesion among dysfunctional …

More than 1 in 1,000 patients in the US has end-stage renal disease, and most patients who
require renal-replacement therapy undergo hemodialysis. By the year 2020, more than …

Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the natural history of high-grade (> 50%) asymptomatic
central venous stenosis (CVS) in hemodialysis patients and the outcome of serial treatment …