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Rakesh Reddy Devireddy¹, Osama Qaqi^2,3

¹Internal Medicine, Garden City Hospital, Garden City, USA.

|April 19, 2024

Summary

The InThrill Thrombectomy System effectively removed thrombus from a thrombosed arteriovenous graft (AVG) in an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient. This efficient thrombectomy procedure restored brisk flow, highlighting a promising treatment for AVG thrombosis.

Keywords:

arteriovenous access for renal dialysis arteriovenous graft dialysis access thrombosis hemodialysis access hero graft mechanical thrombectomy (mt)vascular access vascular access failure

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Vascular Surgery
Interventional Radiology

Background:

Arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) are crucial for hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients.
Vascular access thrombosis is a common complication, necessitating frequent interventions to maintain graft patency.

Observation:

A 47-year-old male with a completely occluded and heavily thrombosed HeRO graft presented after multiple failed thrombectomy attempts.
Previous interventions utilized Aspirex and Fogarty balloon catheters without sustained success.

Findings:

The InThrill Thrombectomy System successfully macerated and removed thrombus from the occluded AVG.
Post-procedure, balloon angioplasty reduced stenosis to <20%, restoring brisk graft flow.
The patient tolerated the procedure well, was discharged the same day, and the AVG remained patent at 14-day follow-up.

Implications:

The InThrill Thrombectomy System offers an efficient and easy-to-use solution for treating thrombosed AVGs in ESRD patients.
This device may reduce procedure times compared to thrombolytic-based treatments.
Successful thrombectomy can improve vascular access longevity and patient outcomes.