Ultrasonographic evaluation of vascular access complications

In 24 patients, sonograms were obtained of 25 vascular accesses, 16 of which were bovine grafts, 7 arteriovenous fistulae, 1 a polytetrafluoroethylene graft, and 1 an external Silastic shunt. On the sonograms, the lumen, course, and insertions of the vascular grafts and fistulae were outlined, anter...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 129; no. 3; p. 751
Main Authors Kottle, S P, Gonzalez, A C, Macon, E J, Fellner, S K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1978
Subjects
Adult
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - etiology
Animals
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - adverse effects
Bioprosthesis - adverse effects
Blood Vessel Prosthesis - adverse effects
Cattle
Hematoma - diagnosis
Hematoma - etiology
Humans
Middle Aged
Ultrasonography
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Summary:In 24 patients, sonograms were obtained of 25 vascular accesses, 16 of which were bovine grafts, 7 arteriovenous fistulae, 1 a polytetrafluoroethylene graft, and 1 an external Silastic shunt. On the sonograms, the lumen, course, and insertions of the vascular grafts and fistulae were outlined, anterior and posterior aneurysms demonstrated, hematomas differentiated from aneurysms, and intrinsic distinguished from extrinsic lesions. The authors conclude ultrasonography is a valuable adjunct to clinical evaluation in assessing certain complications of vascular access.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/129.3.751