Publications by authors named "Chih-Chang Ko"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the effectiveness of a "rapid intervention team" (RIT) strategy for addressing dysfunction in arteriovenous shunts among hemodialysis patients, aiming for early intervention to enhance outcomes.
- A total of 1054 patients were analyzed, with those in the RIT group experiencing significantly shorter times to intervention and lower rates of needing temporary dialysis catheters or shunt recreations compared to the control group.
- The cumulative survival rate between the two groups was similar; thus, while the RIT strategy improved certain care aspects, it did not significantly impact overall mortality.
Objective: Endovascular intervention for thrombosed aneurysmal arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is still a challenge. Manual compression technique (MCT)-assisted angioplasty may be helpful, but there is no evidence or data to support it.
Methods: From January 2018 to May 2021, patients with thrombosed aneurysmal AVFs were retrospectively enrolled.