Comparative efficacy of five balloons for treating autogenous arteriovenous fistula stenosis: a Bayesian network meta-analysis

Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) was the lifeline of patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). However, stenosis of AVF may limit its use. Currently, AVF stenosis is commonly treated with balloon angioplasty. Meanwhile, several balloons were available. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the effectiveness of angioplasty with five different balloons in patients with AVF stenosis.