Objectives A common cause of hemodialysis vascular access dysfunction, a primary cause
of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis, is central venous stenosis or …

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

PURPOSE: This report describes intermediate findings from an ongoing prospective
randomized trial comparing the results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of endovascular treatment
of central venous stenosis in patients with arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) for hemodialysis …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the primary and secondary patency rates
of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) alone with those of metallic stent placement …

Background Central venous stenosis and obstruction (CVD) is a serious and prevalent
challenge to both resolve the venous hypertension symptoms and maintain the pantency of …

Central venous stenosis is a frequent complication in hemodialysis patients, which can
manifest clinically with ipsilateral upper extremity edema. When symptomatic, it is usually …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to report and compare long-term results of
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting of central venous obstruction in …

Background Central vein stenosis or occlusion is a common complication that can lead to
significant morbidity and dysfunction of access in the hemodialysis patient. More lesions can …

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 …