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A Descriptive Register of ANCA -Positive Vasculitis Patients with Kidney Involv...
Santos,Adriana; Paulo,Núria; Marques,Nídia; Figueiredo,Rafael; Pinho,Ana; Pereira,Edite; Mariz,Eva; Neto,Ricardo; Ferreira,InêsAbstract Introduction: Anti‑neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)‑associated vasculitis (AAV) is a necrotizing disease affecting small blood vessels, commonly involving the kidneys, and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross‑sectional study at Hospital de São João in Porto, including patients aged 18 or older with biopsy‑proven kidney involvement from AAV, followe...
Alternative vascular access for haemodialysis: a single centre experience in tr...
Barros,Francisca; Carvalho,Berta; Vaz,Raquel; Martins,Patrícia; Neto,Ricardo; Pestana,ManuelIntroduction: Vascular access for haemodialysis represents a major problem for patients undergoing this technique. The construction of fistulas or grafts is not always feasible, and a central venous catheter remains as the sole option. Exhaustion of the common sites for central venous catheters placement is common, which sometimes leads to new life-saving approaches. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the ch...