Laser Recanalization of Central Venous Occlusion to Salvage a Threatened Arteriovenous Fistula.
Ann Vasc Surg
; 50: 297.e1-297.e3, 2018 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Central venous occlusion is conventionally managed with balloon angioplasty, stent extension, or sharp recanalization. Here, we describe recanalization of a chronically occluded innominate vein using excimer laser after conventional techniques were unsuccessful. Patient clinical improvement and fistula patency have been sustained 2 years postintervention. This technique may provide new hemodialysis access options for patients who would not otherwise be candidates for hemodialysis access on the ipsilateral side of a central venous occlusion.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Vasculares
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Derivação Arteriovenosa Cirúrgica
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Veias Braquiocefálicas
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Diálise Renal
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Terapia de Salvação
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Lasers de Excimer
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Procedimentos Endovasculares
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Falência Renal Crônica
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En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article