The journal of vascular access
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Letter Case Reports
Fracture and embolization of a temporary hemodialysis femoral catheter.
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There are few studies regarding the use of totally implantable valved ports for chemotherapy. The objective of this study was to analyze the results obtained from consecutive implantation of 350 devices. ⋯ There was a low rate of major complications associated with this valved system justifying its use.
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Case Reports
Hybrid management of a false aneurysm complicating an arteriovenous graft in a patient with critical limb ischemia.
End-stage renal diabetic patients undergoing dialysis through an arteriovenous graft (AVG) often present with multiple graft complications which demand a combined therapeutic approach. We report a case of a male suffering from a pseudoaneurysm and venous outflow stenosis of his thigh AVG, as well as from critical limb ischemia caused by multiple significant stenoses of the femoropopliteal arterial segment. ⋯ This case illustrates the prospect of combining classic open surgical and endovascular techniques for the optimal management of complicated AVGs. Using the hybrid approach in these cases one can succeed in optimizing the result, while simultaneously minimizing the overall risk for the patient.