Synthetic Vascular Hemodialysis Access Versus Native Arteriovenous Fistula

Saphenofemoral arteriovenous fistula as hemodialysis access

BACKGROUND An upper limb arteriovenous (AV) fistula is the access of choice for haemodialysis (HD). There have been few reports of saphenofemoral AV fistulas (SFAVF) over the last 10-20 years because of previous suggestions of poor patencies and needling difficulties. Here, we describe our clinical experience with SFAVF. METHODS SFAVFs were evaluated using the following variables: immediate r...

Vascular Access Calcification and Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation

The vascular access serves as the “lifeline” for the hemodialysis patient, but in recent years has become the “Achilles Heel” of the hemodialysis procedure. The vascular health of the vessels used to create arteriovenous accesses is paramount to vascular access maturation and successful outcomes. Vascular calcification is widely present in the vessels of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end sta...

comparison between native arteriovenous fistula and graft in patients referred for hemodialysis access placement

arteriovenous fistula is considered as a prerequisite in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness and side effects if any of native vein and synthetic grafts in these patients. from april 2002 till july 2003, a total of 37 patients were referred to us for the utilization of these grafts. in 16 out of these patients w...

Creation of permanent hemodialysis vascular access in patients with failed arteriovenous fistula.

OBJECTIVE To compare the patency rate and complications of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with synthetic graft in patients with previous history of failed AVF. METHODS This study was carried out at Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran from April 2002 to July 2003. Patients who had been referred to our center with previous failed attempt for creation of AVF were collected. We again tried to create an AVF ...

Arteriovenous Fistula or Catheter: Creating an Optimal Vascular Access for Hemodialysis