Distal revascularization and interval ligation
Medical intervention
Distal Revascularization and Interval Ligation (DRIL) is a surgical procedure used to treat symptomatic Dialysis Access Steal Syndrome (DASS). The goal of this surgery is to alleviate the symptoms of DASS, such as pain and numbness in the extremity distal to the access, while preserving the access for hemodialysis. The surgeon creates a bypass...