A simple trick to facilitate bleeding control after percutaneous hemodialysis fistula and graft interventions

D Vorwerk; K Konner; K Schürmann; R W Günther

doi:10.1007/s002709900127

A simple trick to facilitate bleeding control after percutaneous hemodialysis fistula and graft interventions

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 1997 Mar-Apr;20(2):159-60. doi: 10.1007/s002709900127.

Authors

D Vorwerk¹, K Konner, K Schürmann, R W Günther

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Technical University of Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse, D-52057 Aachen, Germany.

PMID: 9030511
DOI: 10.1007/s002709900127

Abstract

A simple technique of performing a circular subcutaneous suture that helps to stop bleeding after cannulation of hemodialysis grafts and fistulas following percutaneous revision is described.

MeSH terms

Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical*
Catheterization* / adverse effects
Hemostatic Techniques*
Humans
Renal Dialysis*
Suture Techniques*