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Stenosis complicating vascular access for hemodialysis: indications for treatment

Nicola Pirozzi1, José Garcia-Medina, Mélanie Hanoy

  • 11 Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Nephrology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome - Italy.

The Journal of Vascular Access
|November 6, 2013
PubMed

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Maintaining functional patency of hemodialysis vascular access (VA) is crucial. This review examines evidence on managing stenosis, the most common VA complication, including surveillance and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Vascular access (VA) is essential for hemodialysis.
  • Maintaining VA functional patency is a primary goal for multidisciplinary teams.
  • Stenosis is the most frequent complication impacting VA patency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on managing arteriovenous vascular access stenosis.
  • To discuss surveillance strategies and treatment indications for VA stenosis.
  • To provide an overview of available treatment options for VA complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing evidence on VA stenosis.
  • Analysis of studies concerning surveillance strategies for VA complications.
  • Evaluation of treatment options and indications for arteriovenous VA stenosis.

Main Results:

  • Stenosis is the most common complication of arteriovenous vascular access.
  • Evidence regarding optimal surveillance strategies for VA stenosis is still debated.
  • Data on treatment indications and therapeutic options for VA stenosis are emerging.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of VA stenosis is key to prolonging access patency.
  • Further research is needed to establish definitive surveillance protocols.
  • Current evidence supports specific treatment indications and options for VA stenosis.

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