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Stretch Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts for Hemodialysis Angioaccess: Three-year Experience.
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PMID:  18209369     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report the results of 90 stretch polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts in 78 chronic renal failure patients over a 3-year period from 1995-1998. The grafts were used as primary access in 15% of the patients. The cumulative patency was 63.3% and there were no complications in 48.8% of the cases. Infection was encountered in 15.5% and thrombosis in 31.1% of the grafts. Intimal hyperplasia, venous anastomotic stenosis, improper puncture technique and subclavian vein stenosis were the major causes of failure of grafts. We conclude that stretch PTFE grafts as angioaccesses may provide good patency and durability.
Authors:
A G Al Dayel; I Al Oraifi; M Y Ezzibdeh; S A Egail; E El Sayed; A A Zallat; S Al Zahrani
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1319-2442     ISO Abbreviation:  Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl     Publication Date:    2001 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-01-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9436968     Medline TA:  Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl     Country:  Saudi Arabia    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  172-4     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology/Nephrology, King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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