Abstract:Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a significant procedure for patients in need for hemodialysis. Failure of maturation due to stenosis is a challenge, which need further intervention. Aim of the work: To present our experience in therapeutic intervention for non-mature arteriovenous fistula caused by stenosis using balloon angioplasty. Patients and Methods: 25 patients who had stenosis of primary AVF were included. The mean age was 57.28±6.97 years and patients were 16 males and 9 females. Patients we… Show more
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