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Fistuloplasty

Preparing for Blood Test

A&I Protocol

Left arm fistulogram demonstrating in-stent stenosis.

Angiogram showing post-drug coated balloon angioplasty.

References

  1. Karunanithy N, Mesa IR, Dorling A, Calder F, Katsanos K, Semik V, et al. Paclitaxel-coated balloon fistuloplasty versus plain balloon fistuloplasty only to preserve the patency of arteriovenous fistulae used for haemodialysis (PAVE): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2016 May 12;17(1):241.

  2. Karmota AG. Paclitaxel coated-balloon (PCB) versus standard plain old balloon (POB) fistuloplasty for failing dialysis access. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2020 Oct;102(8):601–5.

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