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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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