Collapse of Viabahn stent-graft secondary to rheolytic thrombectomy: a rare complication of the AngioJet device

Ann Vasc Surg. 2011 May;25(4):557.e15-7. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.09.028.

Abstract

There is increased use of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of occluded dialysis access. The AngioJet rheolytic thrombectomy device is one such device available. Reports have shown safety and efficacy of these techniques with relatively few complications. We describe a case report of a collapsed Viabahn endoprosthesis in an arteriovenous fistula during treatment with an AngioJet device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation*
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / instrumentation*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Male
  • Phlebography
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure*
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Rheology / instrumentation
  • Stents*
  • Thrombectomy / adverse effects
  • Thrombectomy / instrumentation*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / physiopathology
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy*