SIROLIMUS MAY HELP REDUCE INTIMAL HYPERPLASIA AFTER AV FISTULA CREATION
Sirolimus may help reduce intimal hyperplasia after AV fistula creation: https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(19)31381-3/fulltext
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THE FIRST REPORT OF THE InnAVasc GRAFT (in trial, not approved yet for use)
The first report of the InnAVasc graft (currently in trial, not yet approved for use): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/11297...
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A TECHNIQUE FOR SUPERFICIALIZING A BRACHIOCEPHALIC FISTULA THAT IS TOO DEEP
A technique for superficializing a brachiocephalic fistula that is too deep: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S08905...
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WE PRESENT AN ALGORITHM FOR PERCUTANEOUS AND ENDOVASCULAR FISTULAS THAT DO NOT FULLY MATURE
We present an algorithm for percutaneous and endovascular fistulas that do not fully mature: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177...
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A SERIES OF 55 PATIENTS UNDERGOING HeRO GRAFT PLACEMENT WITH TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
We present a series of 55 patients undergoing HeRO graft placement, with tips and tricks for successful placement:...
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SINGLE VERSUS STAGED BASILIC TRANSPOSITION: A META-ANALYSIS OF WHAT HAPPENS TO PATIENTS AFTER
Two papers exploring single versus staged basilic transposition: A meta-analysis, and an exploration of what happens to patients after...
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HEMODYNAMIC EFFECT OF DISTAL REVASCULARIZATION INTERVAL LIGATION (DRILL)
An investigation of the hemodynamic effect of distal revascularization interval ligation (DRIL) for steal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/...
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THE SURFACER DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING JUGULAR CATHETER ACCESS VIA "INSIDE OUT" TECHNIQUE
The first large-scale report of the Surfacer device for establishing jugular catheter access via “inside out” technique:...
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CEPHALIC ARCH STENOSIS
The American Society for Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology’s position paper on treatment of cephalic arch stenosis:...
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TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ISSUES IN DIALYSIS ACCESS
Issues surrounding training and certification issues in dialysis access: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.5301/jva.5000322...
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VENOUS THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
This was the first large scale report of rib resection for patients with venous thoracic outlet syndrome in conjunction with an...
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THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME
Dr. Illig was the chair of the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Reporting Standards Committee on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (and editor of...
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PATIENTS WITH CENTRAL VENOUS STENOSIS AND OCCLUSIONS
Patients with treated with a combination of endovascular and open surgical techniques do very well: CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLES:...
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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A DIALYSIS ACCESS PROBLEM!
The concept of dedicated vascular access centres fuels a turbocharged Texan tussle with Karl Illig (Flow Vascular Center, Houston, USA)...
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