Drug-coated balloon versus conventional balloon angioplasty of hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula or graft: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND:Restenosis remains a significant problem in endovascular therapy for hemodialysis vascular access. Drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty decreases restenosis in peripheral and coronary artery diseases. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the patency outcomes f...

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Main Authors: Min-Tsun Liao, Meng-Kan Chen, Mu-Yang Hsieh, Nai-Lun Yeh, Kuo-Liong Chien, Chih-Ching Lin, Chih-Cheng Wu, Wei-Chu Chie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231463