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AV Fistula/Graft Interventions Open vs. Percutaneous

Date: Jun 9, 2016

Question:

When dealing with an AV fistula/graft, what constitutes open vs. percutaneous as it relates to the various interventions? Does the graft/fistula need to be incised for it to be considered open? In a recent case an incision was made to ligate a collateral, then access through the collateral with a micropuncture needle was obtained into the AV fistula where angioplasty and stent placement occurred.

Question ID : 7613
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