Abstract
A simple technique of performing a circular subcutaneous suture that helps to stop bleeding after cannulation of hemodialysis grafts and fistulas following percutaneous revision is described.
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Vorwerk, D., Konner, K., Schürmann, K. et al. A simple trick to facilitate bleeding control after percutaneous hemodialysis fistula and graft interventions. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 20, 159–160 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002709900127
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