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...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 156; no. 1; p. 236
Main Authors Glanz, S, Gordon, D H, Butt, K M, Hong, J, Adamsons, R, Sclafani, S J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1985
Subjects
Angioplasty, Balloon - instrumentation
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - adverse effects
Constriction, Pathologic - therapy
Dialysis
Humans
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.156.1.3159041