The efficacy and safety of blunt impingement followed by a sharp recanalization technique in hemodialysis patients with refractory central vein occlusion: a single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central vein occlusion (CVO) is a serious problem in hemodialysis patients. There is an unsatisfactory result for refractory CVO by sharp recanalization alone. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of blunt impingement followed by sharp recanalization for the treatment of CVO in hemodialysis patients.

Methods

This study retrospectively examined hemodialysis patients with CVO who failed to recanalize using standard guidewire and catheter techniques in our department. In the first instance, all CVOs were recanalized using blunt impingement techniques, including a 6-Fr long sheath (Cook Incorporated, Bloomington, IN USA) and an 8-Fr sheath of Rosch-Uchida Transjugular Liver Access Set (RUPS-100; Cook Incorporated, Bloomington, IN, USA). If this was not success

SUBMITTER: Sun JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9372654 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature