Is Repeat PTA of a Failing Hemodialysis Fistula Durable?

Purpose. Our objective was to evaluate the outcome of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and particularly rePTA in a failing arteriovenous fistula (AV-fistula). Are multiple redilations worthwhile? Patients and Methods. All 159 stenoses of AV fistulas that were treated with PTA, with or wit...

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Main Authors: Ioannis Bountouris, Thorarinn Kristmundsson, Nuno Dias, Zbigniew Zdanowski, Martin Malina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/369687