Stenosis complicating vascular access for hemodialysis: indications for treatment

J Vasc Access. 2014 Mar-Apr;15(2):76-82. doi: 10.5301/jva.5000194. Epub 2013 Nov 4.

Abstract

The aim of the multidisciplinary team committed to the care of vascular access (VA) for hemodialysis is to prolong as much as possible the functional patency of the access. Stenosis is definitely the most frequent complication of arteriovenous VA. Whereas the best surveillance strategy is still a matter of debate, some evidence is now available about treatment indication and options. The available body of evidence on the best strategy facing this complication of VA is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnosis
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / physiopathology
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / therapy*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Risk Factors
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome