Stenotic lesions in dialysis-access fistulas: treatment by transluminal angioplasty using high-pressure balloons.
Eighty-four balloon dilatations of dialysis-access fistulas have been performed over a five year period. Fifty-two were done with polyethylene balloons and the last 32 with high-pressure Olbert balloons. Initial success was significantly greater with the high-pressure balloons, but long-term patency rates were similar. Use of high-pressure balloons and long inflation times is the method of choice for dilating venostenotic lesions in access fistulas.
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Gordon
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Hong
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Adamsons
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Sclafani
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D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000628:therapy; D003956:Dialysis; D006801:Humans