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ArticleBMC nephrology2022

Recanalization of thrombosed aneurysmal hemodialysis arterovenous fistulas using a hybrid technique based on data from a single center.

Wei Liu, Meng Wu, Xu Wang, Xiao-Kang Huang, Wen-Jiao Cai, Teng-Yun Ding, Liang-Liang Duan, Rui Qiao, Yong-Gui Wu

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Wei LiuDepartment of Nephropathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, P.R. China.
Meng WuDepartment of Nephropathy, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Xu WangDepartment of Nephropathy, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Xiao-Kang HuangDepartment of Nephropathy, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Wen-Jiao CaiDepartment of Nephropathy, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Teng-Yun DingDepartment of Ultrasonography, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Liang-Liang DuanDepartment of Nephropathy, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Rui QiaoDepartment of Cardiology, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, Anhui, 246000, P.R. China.
Yong-Gui WuDepartment of Nephropathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, P.R. China. wuyonggui@medmail.com.cn.
Anqing City Hospital · CNAnhui Medical University · CNFirst Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University · CN

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Abstract

objectiveTo explore the technical specifications and clinical outcomes of thrombosed aneurysmal haemodialysis arteriovenous fistula (AVF) treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty combined with minimal aneurysmotomy.

methodsThis case series study included 11 patients who had thrombosed aneurysmal AVF and underwent salvage procedures over a 13-month period. All procedures were performed under duplex guidance. Minimal aneurysmotomy was performed, along with manual thrombectomy and thrombolytic agent infusion, followed by angioplasty to macerate the thrombus and sufficiently dilate potential stenoses. A successful procedure was defined as immediate restoration of flow through the AVF.

resultsThe 11 patients (four males and seven females) had a mean age of 49.6 years ± 11.9 years. Six patients (54.5%) had two or more aneurysms. The mean aneurysm maximal diameter was 21.5 mm (standard deviation: ± 5.0 mm), and the mean thrombus length was 12.9 cm (8-22 cm). Ten (83.3%) of the 12 procedures were technically successful. The mean duration of operation was 150.9 minutes (standard deviation: ± 34.2 minutes), and mean postoperative AVF blood flow was 728.6 ml/min (standard deviation: ± 53.7 mi/min). The resumption of hemodialysis was successful in all 11 cases, with a clinical success rate of 100%. The primary patency rates were 90.0% and 75.0% at three and four months over a mean follow-up time of 6.3 months (3-12 months). The secondary patency rates were 90.4% at three and four months.

conclusionA hybrid approach combining ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and minimal aneurysmotomy might be a safe and effective method for thrombosed aneurysmal AVF salvage.

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AneurysmArteriovenous FistulaArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalThrombosisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyAneurysmAngioplastyArteriovenous fistulaThrombosisUltrasonography

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