Dialysis patients get vein bypass to restore blood flow
NCT ID NCT04637334
First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at 45 adults on dialysis who had a blocked major vein in the chest (superior vena cava syndrome). Doctors used surgery or a tube (stent) to reopen or bypass the blockage. The goal was to see how well the repair worked and how long it stayed open.
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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