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Semin intervent Radiol 2001; 18(3): 205-214
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17930
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Stents in Hemodialysis Fistulae and Grafts

Dierk Vorwerk
  • Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Klinikum Ingolstadt, Ingolstadt, Germany
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18 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Stents have been used in hemodialysis fistulas and grafts for almost 10 years. Their range of indications is wide, from insufficient balloon angioplasty, occlusions, venous dissections to venous rupture following angioplasty. In an acute phase, stents are helpful in solving the actual problem and maintaining patency of the fistula. Over time, patency, however, is limited and not much better compared to balloon angioplasty alone. Nevertheless, stents are helpful in resolving otherwise desperate situations. Their use should be limited to upper arm and central veins because small diameters have a higher tendency for re-obstruction.

KEYWORD

Stent - dialysis fistula - dialysis graft endoprosthesis - vascular

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