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What Are The Risks Of Balloon Procedure To Clear Fistula?
My father had a fistula inserted in his right upper arm in April. He has not started dialysis but has been told the fistula is not working and is considering a "balloon" procedure to clear it. What are the risks of this and the likelihood of success?
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
The fistulas have a success rate of 71 % to 100 % and the patency rate is 32 % at 30 days post procedure and these statistics can vary depending on the expertise of interventional radiologist. SO Likelihood success? expertise of the procedure performer.
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