Background

Percutaneous balloon angioplasty (PTA) of dysfunctional brachio-axillary hemodialysis grafts (BAHG) is routinely approached by brachial artery or graft puncture; both have limitations and potential complications. We report, a previously unreported, experience of routine transradial approach (TRA) for PTA of BAHG.

Material and Methods

We prospectively enrolled 36 consecutive patients with dysfunctional BAHG from January 2003 to January 2007. Technical (< 50% residual stenosis) and clinical (at least one full hemodialysis session) success was reported. Included are all procedures, whenever TRA was attempted, as intention-to-treat analysis.

Material and Methods

We prospectively enrolled 36 consecutive patients with dysfunctional BAHG from January 2003 to January 2007. Technical (< 50% residual stenosis) and clinical (at least one full hemodialysis session) success was reported. Included are all procedures, whenever TRA was attempted, as intention-to-treat analysis.

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