Combination of Duplex Ultrasound-Guided Manual Declotting and Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in Thrombosed Native Dialysis Fistulas

Abstract

The combination of duplex US-guided manual declotting and angioplasty of underlying stenosis is a safe and feasible method to treat recently thrombosed native AVFs in selected patients. It simplifies the interventional procedure, reduces cost and radiation exposure time, and extends life span of dialysis fistula with acceptable long-term patency rate.