Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyUse of the peripheral cutting balloon to treat hemodialysis-related stenoses.
To compare the effectiveness and safety of use of the peripheral cutting balloon (PCB) versus standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for the treatment of hemodialysis-related stenoses. ⋯ This prospective, randomized trial comparing use of the PCB versus standard PTA for treatment of hemodialysis-related venous stenoses demonstrated that the PCB provides equivalent 6-month patency to PTA for stenotic and thrombosed grafts.