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May 13, 2026The Journal of Vascular Access0 citations

Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Reduces Pain During Angioplasty for Vascular Access Dysfunction

Ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block provides analgesia during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for arteriovenous fistula or arteriovenous graft failures

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SSSadanori ShintakuRARyosuke ArataRKRyujiro Kajikawa

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Overview

Retrospective review shows axillary brachial plexus block lowers pain during angioplasty in vascular access, indicating effective analgesia regardless of access type.

Key Points

  • This research evaluates the effectiveness of axillary brachial plexus block for pain management during angioplasty procedures.
  • Retrospective evaluation of patient data including pain severity during angioplasty.
  • Assessment of pain using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).
  • A total of 342 patients were reviewed for the presence of the brachial plexus block.
  • 156 patients received axillary brachial plexus block during angioplasty.
  • NRS scores were significantly lower in those who received the block compared to those who did not.
  • The effectiveness of the block was consistent across different types of vascular access and dilation sites.

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Shintaku et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a03cbfc1c527af8f1ecfdaehttps://doi.org/10.1177/11297298261447572
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