A systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical versus endovascular thrombectomy of thrombosed arteriovenous grafts in hemodialysis patients

摘要

Background: The major pitfall of arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) for hemodialysis patients is thrombosis and occlusion. Prompt intervention with either surgical or endovascular therapy to salvage the vascular access is crucial in maintaining effective hemodialysis. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess and compare the efficacy of open surgical vs wholly endovascular therapy for the treatment of thrombosed AVGs.