Mechanical Thrombectomy of Hemodialysis Fistulae and Grafts

Journal Article · Thu Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2005 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0157-7· OSTI ID:21091326

Tuite, Catherine M; Trerotola, Scott O ^[1]

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1. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Interventional Radiology (United States)

In this article, the authors present approaches they use in performing dialysis access intervention-in particular clotted access. It is not meant to be a comprehensive review of dialysis access management. At our institution, mechanical thrombectomy is the primary mode of treatment for clotted hemodialysis access. We will present physical examination findings in clotted dialysis access and contraindications for mechanical thrombectomy in dialysis access. We will also discuss the devices for mechanical thrombectomy and the techniques we use. Finally, we will discuss the difficulties encountered in these procedures and their solutions.

• OSTI ID: 21091326
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 28, Issue 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0157-7; Copyright (c) 2005 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
DIALYSIS
EQUIPMENT
FISTULAE
GRAFTS
IMAGE PROCESSING
REVIEWS
VASCULAR DISEASES