Table 2. Demographic Characteristics of Hemodialysis Access in DBA and PBA Groups.
| Characteristic | DBA (n = 20) | PBA (n = 19) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 60.7 ± 12.2 | 63.7 ± 11.8 | 0.450 |
| Sex | 0.429 | ||
| Male | 12 (60.0) | 9 (47.4) | |
| Female | 8 (40.0) | 10 (52.6) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 16 (80.0) | 15 (78.9) | 1.000 |
| Age of RCAVF (months) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 27.3 ± 30.7 | 19.1 ± 11.1 | 0.325 |
| Median (range) | 17 (2–108) | 13 (2–85) | |
| Side of RCAVF | 0.127 | ||
| Left | 13 | 17 | |
| Right | 7 | 2 | |
| Stenosis type | 0.695 | ||
| De novo | 15 (75.0) | 16 (84.2) | |
| Restenosis | 5 (25.0) | 3 (15.8) | |
| Degree of TL stenosis (%) | 80.0 ± 6.5 | 80.3 ± 8.2 | 0.912 |
| TL length (cm) | 3.0 ± 1.5 | 3.4 ± 1.5 | 0.435 |
| Follow-up time (months) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 19.1 ± 11.1 | 21.7 ± 14.6 | 0.528 |
| Median (range) | 19 (3–40) | 23 (2–40) |
Data in parentheses are percentages. DBA = drug-coated balloon angioplasty, PBA = plain balloon angioplasty, SD = standard deviation, TL = target lesion