Abstract:Introduction: Central venous stenosis (CVS) or occlusion is a severe complication in hemodialysis patients, which significantly decreases the patency of all vascular dialysis access components, including arteries and branches, AV anastomosis, peripheral veins, and central veins. The main etiology of CVS is mostly secondary to the placement of temporary or permanent dialysis catheters in the subclavian vein, internal jugular vein, and femoral vein. Standard endovascular therapy for central venous stenosis is co… Show more
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