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Huge Cephalic Vein Aneurysm Post-brachiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula: Report of a Case and Review of Literature
Aneurysm formation is a known complication of arteriovenous fistula. Urgent intervention is sometimes required in such cases to prevent the...
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Blunt traumatic aortic injury to the brachiocephalic and left carotid arteries
BackgroundBlunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is a life-threatening pathology that most commonly occurs after traffic accidents or a fall from a...
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Occlusion of thoracic duct stent resulting in recurrent chyluria: role of renal-lymphatic fistula embolization
BackgroundThoracic duct (TD) stenting is considered a treatment option for certain pathological conditions caused by TD obstruction, such as...
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Deep learning analysis of blood flow sounds to detect arteriovenous fistula stenosis
For hemodialysis patients, arteriovenous fistula (AVF) patency determines whether adequate hemofiltration can be achieved, and directly influences...
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Cephalic arch restenosis rates in hemodialysis patients with brachiocephalic fistulae: a retrospective multicenter analysis of 3301 patients
BackgroundWe evaluated restenosis rates at the cephalic arch after percutaneous angioplasty and stenting procedures in patients with brachial artery...
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Tracheoinnominate fistula: acute bleeding and hypovolemic shock due to a trachea-innominate artery fistula after long-term tracheostomy, treated with a stent-graft
BackgroundA tracheo-innominate fistula is a rare but life-threatening complication of tracheostomy and has a mortality rate of 100% without therapy....
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Arteriovenous fistula creation by nephrologist and its outcomes: a prospective cohort study from Vietnam
BackgroundArteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the gold standard vascular access for effective hemodialysis. There is a growing interest in AVF creations...
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Successful treatment of a brachial artery pseudoaneurysm in a brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula using ultrasound-guided manual compression
Pseudoaneurysm is a well-recognized complication seen in arteriovenous fistula (AVF) which usually involves the venous segments. Ultrasound-guided...
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Anatomical and positional variants of the brachiocephalic trunk in a Mexican population
BackgroundBrachiocephalic trunk (BCT) variants may have a clinical impact during surgical procedures, some of which could be fatal. The objective of...
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Predicting radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula success with machine learning
After creation of a new arteriovenous fistula (AVF), assessment of readiness for use is an important clinical task. Accurate prediction of successful...
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Comparing non-invasive diagnostic methods for arteriovenous fistula stenosis: a prospective study
PurposeInternational guidelines recommend screening for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis using various non-invasive methods. We evaluate...
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Stretching the boundaries: suitability of an arteriovenous fistula in elderly patients on hemodialysis—a northern India experience
PurposeConsidering various factors, such as multiple co-morbidities, unsuitable vessels for access creation, non-maturation, vascular calcifications,...
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Cephalic arch stenosis in autologous hemodialysis fistula; to stent or not to stent? Long-term follow up
BackgroundA retrospective study of 44 patients with autologous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) presenting with cephalic arch stenosis was carried out....
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Outcomes of arteriovenous fistula in elderly patients on maintenance haemodialysis
BackgroundThe optimal vascular access strategy in elderly patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) remains controversial. We aim to report the outcomes...
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An imaging study on tracheomalacia in infants with esophageal atresia: the degree of tracheal compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a good indicator for therapeutic intervention
PurposeTracheomalacia (TM) is a frequent complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. This study aimed to review patients who underwent...
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Surveillance and monitoring of early failing arteriovenous fistula using Doppler assessment in children on regular hemodialysis
BackgroundA well-functioning vascular access is a mainstay to perform an efficient hemodialysis procedure. Limited lifespan of arteriovenous accesses...
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A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Hydrostatic Dilatation with Balloon Angioplasty Versus Hydrostatic Dilatation with Malleable Vascular Dilator for 2 mm or Less Caliber Veins During Creation of Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis
Cephalic vein ≤ 2.5 mm is associated with high failure rate. Preoperative balloon angioplasty in ≤ 2 mm veins improve the patency rate of...
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Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Study to Evaluate a Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis for Treatment of Stenosis or Occlusion within the Dialysis Outflow Circuit of an Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula or AV Graft (The WRAP Registry)
PurposeDysfunctional vascular access due to stenosis/occlusion within the arteriovenous fistula or graft (AVF/AVG) negatively affects the clinical...
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Advantage of a higher position of the tracheostoma with glottic closure for preventing complications related to tracheostomy tube: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundSurgery to prevent aspiration has complications related to tracheostomy tube, such as the trachea-brachiocephalic artery fistula. Glottic...
