Stent Salvage of Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts

Conclusions: Stents can extend patency for the thrombosed or failing arteriovenous access, but results are poor once thrombosis has occurred. Stent placement appears to be more effective in fistulas compared to grafts.

http://ves.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/48/3/234?rss=1

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - March 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Ulloa, J. G., Kirkpatrick, V. E., Wilson, S. E., Williams, R. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research