Sharp recanalization with transseptal needle for unsuccessful standard recanalization of chronic thoracic central vein occlusion in hemodialysis patients.
Keerati HongsakulPhurich JanjindamaiSurasit AkkakiseeSorracha RookkapanKittipitch BannangkoonPanat NisityotakulUssanee BoonsriratPongsanae DuangpakdeeDhanakom PremprabhaPublished in: The journal of vascular access (2024)
Sharp recanalization with a transseptal needle is successful in chronic thoracic CVO cases that fail with conventional recanalization. Primary stenting in this CVO lesion shows a greater primary patency compared to balloon angioplasty alone.