Salvage of Angioplasty Failures and Complications in Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Access Using the FLUENCY Plus Stent Graft: Technical and 180-Day Patency Results

The FLUENCY Plus Stent Graft was effective for maintenance of hemodialysis access circuit patency and was comparable or better than historical outcomes for PTA and bare stents. Factors that favored improved patency included larger diameter devices, use in AVFs, and avoiding placement across the elbow joint.