Percutaneous Placement of a Constrained Stent for the Treatment of Dialysis Associated Arteriovenous Graft Steal Syndrome

Abstract

Though rare, dialysis associated steal syndrome (DASS) can cause debilitating symptoms. Surgical revision of the dialysis access is typically required. We describe a percutaneous technique to alleviate steal syndrome utilizing a constrained stent within an arteriovenous graft. A brief review of the incidence, pathophysiology, and standard treatment of DASS is also provided.

Keywords

Arteriovenous access DASS Steal syndrome

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