Restoration of Thrombosed Brescia-Cimino Dialysis Fistulas by Using Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty

Abstract

High anatomic success and excellent clinical patency can be achieved in the salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas. Percutaneous restoration of arteriovenous fistulas should be attempted before surgical recreation to optimize outcome in patients undergoing hemodialysis.