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Liu Z, Tang Y, Huang J, Cao J, Huo G, Yao Z, Shen L, Zhou D. Efficacy and Safety of Sharp Recanalization with the Stiff End of a Microguidewire for Treatment of Refractory Central Venous Occlusions in Hemodialysis Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 98:398-405. [PMID: 37858667 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sharp recanalization is a viable procedure for some refractory central venous occlusions that cannot be recanalized with the conventional technique. The sharp recanalization procedures reported in previous studies are often rely on costly devices and with a certain proportion of complications. This study aimed to present an inexpensive and risk-controllable coaxial centrifugally sharp recanalization technique that was independent of any additional costly devices. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 8 patients who had received sharp recanalization of central venous occlusions, between August 2017 and May 2021. The sharp recanalization technique was performed centrifugally with the stiff end of a microguidewire after the lesions failed to be passed through with the conventional technique. Clinical data of patients on their lesions, technical success rate, procedure-related complications, and patency rates were collected and analyzed to assess the efficacy and safety of the technique. RESULTS Technical success was achieved in all patients, with no complications were observed. All symptoms were ameliorated within 48h postsurgery. The median follow-up period was 22 months. All patients maintained patency or assisted patency at 12 month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Sharp recanalization performed centrifugally with the stiff end of the microguidewire could be a cost-effective and safe alternative procedure for the treatment of refractory central venous occlusion that cannot be recanalized with conventional technique.
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- Zhanao Liu
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Nasser MM, Ghoneim BM, Elmahdy H, Younis S. The outcome of sharp recanalization of chronic central venous occlusions in patients undergoing hemodialysis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024; 12:101692. [PMID: 37797808 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients on hemodialysis are particularly vulnerable to central venous occlusion (CVO). Endovascular treatment has gained wide acceptance for the treatment of CVO. However, difficulties in crossing the occluded segment can be encountered during conventional endovascular management. Sharp recanalization has been adopted when conventional endovascular methods could not recanalize the obstructed region. This study aimed to assess the outcome of the sharp venous recanalization technique with angioplasty and stenting in the treatment of CVO in Egyptian patients undergoing hemodialysis. METHODS This retrospective study is based on data from a prospectively maintained department database of patients under regular hemodialysis who underwent the sharp venous recanalization technique for CVO. Routinely, the patients were followed up at 3, 6, and 12 months with a clinical examination. The primary outcomes were technical success and primary patency. Secondary outcomes included complication rates and clinical success. RESULTS This study included 40 patients. Thirty-six patients (90%) achieved technical and clinical success. Seven patients (17.5%) had immediate postoperative complications. Four cases had minor complications (10%) and three patients had major complications (7.5%): hemothorax in two patients (5.1%) and pneumothorax in one patient (2.6%). At the 1-year follow-up, reintervention was required in nine patients (22.5%), with primary patency rate of 77.5% and a secondary patency rate of 100%. CONCLUSIONS Sharp recanalization offers a solution for patients undergoing hemodialysis who developed CVO and failed to be recanalized using the conventional endovascular method. It offered promising technical success, clinical improvement, and good primary patency rates.
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- Mahmoud M Nasser
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK.
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Ma X, Peng N, Wang L, Xia Y. Regarding "Management of Central Venous Stenoses and Occlusions". Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:1765-1766. [PMID: 37978063 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03603-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- Xiao Ma
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Kunming, 650118, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Kunming, 650118, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Kunming, 650118, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Kunming, 650118, Yunnan, China.
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Liu C, Sun J, Xiao L, Cui T. The guidewire of the transhepatic vein as a target of superior vena cava puncture in a hemodialysis patient. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:4909-4910. [PMID: 37330296 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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- Chuanwen Liu
- Department of Nephrology, The Second People's Hospital of Deyang City, Deyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Kitrou P, Katsanos K, Karnabatidis D. Management of Central Venous Stenoses and Occlusions. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:1182-1191. [PMID: 37460644 PMCID: PMC10471665 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03461-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Symptomatic central venous stenosis and occlusion remains the gordian knot of vascular access. Advances in techniques, like sharp recanalization, allowed for improved success rates in crossing these difficult lesions. There is also increasing evidence of new devices in treating central venous stenosis and, at the same time, improving the time needed between interventions. High-pressure balloons, paclitaxel-coated balloons, bare metal stents and covered stents have been tested with an aim to offer additional treatment options, although obstacles still exist. In the current review, authors describe relevant techniques and options, provide the evidence and evaluate the actual implementation of these devices in this demanding field.
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- Panagiotis Kitrou
- Interventional Radiology, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece.
- Medical School, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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- Interventional Radiology, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece
- Medical School, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Interventional Radiology, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece
- Medical School, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Rashwan B, Shwaiki O, Partovi S, Karuppasamy K, Gill A, Gadani S. Thoracic central venous occlusion from the interventional radiology perspective. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2023; 13:299-310. [PMID: 36864973 PMCID: PMC9971304 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Central venous occlusion is a common condition in certain patient populations, with significant associated morbidity. Symptoms range from mild arm swelling to respiratory distress and can be particularly troublesome in the end stage renal disease population when related to dialysis access and function. Crossing completely occluded vessels is often the most challenging step and various techniques exist to accomplish this. Traditionally, blunt and sharp recanalization techniques are used to cross occluded vessels and are described in detail. Even with experienced providers there are lesions which prove to be too difficult and are refractory to traditional approaches. We discuss advanced techniques such as with radiofrequency guidewires as well as newer technologies which offer an alternative pathway to re-establishing access. These emerging methods have demonstrated procedural success in the majority of cases where traditional techniques were futile. Following recanalization, angioplasty with or without stenting is typically performed and restenosis is a commonly encountered complication. We discuss angioplasty and the emerging use of drug-eluting balloons in venous thrombosis. Subsequently, in regards to stenting we discuss the indications and multitude of available types including novel venous stents with their respective strengths and drawbacks. Potential feared complications such as venous rupture with balloon angioplasty and stent migration are discussed along with our recommendations to reduce their risk of occurrence and promptly manage them when they do unfortunately occur.
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- Basem Rashwan
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Wen C, Chen B, Lin R, Dai H, Tang K, Zhang G, Huang J, Liao C, Zeng L, Xiang X, Yang J, Huang Y. Clinical Implications of Phenotypes of Hemodialysis Patients With Central Venous Occlusion or Central Venous Stenosis Defined by Cluster Analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:901237. [PMID: 35795365 PMCID: PMC9251183 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.901237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to investigate the association between clinical factors of patients with central (superior vena cava, brachiocephalic, or subclavian) venous occlusion or central venous stenosis (CVO/CVS) and the difficulty of interventional recanalization as well as the duration of postoperative patency. Methods A total of 103 hemodialysis patients with CVO/CVS treated with endovascular treatment were enrolled. The two-step cluster analysis was selected to differentiate the cases into distinct phenotypes automatically. Differences in characteristics, the difficulty of interventional recanalization, and the duration of postoperative primary patency time between the two clusters were statistically compared. Results The 103 cases were divided into distinct two clusters by the two-step cluster analysis with 48 (46.6%) in cluster 1 and 55 (53.4%) in cluster 2. Compared to cluster 2, patients in cluster 1 have a higher proportion of blunt stump, side branches, occlusion lesions >2 cm, calcification, or organization. Moreover, the above four factors were, in turn, the most critical four predictors distinguishing 103 patients into two clusters. The remaining six factors were, in turn, occlusion located in the superior vena cava (SVC), duration of central venous catheterization (CVC), lesion location, vessel diameter, number of CVC, and previously failed lesion. Of the four most important factors, with the exception of occlusion lesions exceeding 2 cm, there were significant differences in the length of procedure time between the groups grouped by the remaining three factors. And there was a significant difference in the primary patency rate between the group with blunt stump and the group without blunt stump and also between the group with occlusion lesions ≥ 2 cm and the group with occlusion lesions <2 cm. The operation time of cluster 1 was longer than that of cluster 2. In terms of postoperative patency time, the primary patency time was significantly longer in the patients of cluster 2 compared with cluster 1 (P = 0.025). Conclusion Patients were divided into distinct two clusters. CVO/CVS of patients in cluster 1 was more challenging to be recanalized than that in cluster 2, and the primary patency time was significantly longer in the patients of cluster 2 compared with cluster 1. Blunt stump, side branches, occlusion lesions exceeding 2 cm, and calcification or organization are the four most critical predictors distinguishing 103 patients into two clusters.
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