Durability and cumulative functional patency of transposed and nontransposed arteriovenous fistulas

Abstract

Preoperative duplex scanning of upper arm and forearm veins facilitated successful creation of all types of autogenous fistulas at our institution. TAVF cumulative functional patency rates were superior compared with AVGs and AVFs. Furthermore, TAVFs and AVFs were more durable and required fewer revisions than did AVGs. When preoperative duplex criteria indicate that TAVFs can be performed, they should be the initial access of choice, because of their superior long-term patency and durability.

Primary and staged transposition arteriovenous fistulas

“…Their review noted a wide range of AVF-T outcomes reported by other authors. 22,39,40 Our study found that preoperative ultrasound examination by the operating surgeon and selective use of staged procedures resulted in successful, reliable, and durable AVF-Ts in a large majority of these challenging patients.…”

Brachiobasilic versus brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula: A prospective randomized study

“…15,16 During the study period, we performed 216 upper arm autogenous access procedures and less than 50% of patients met our inclusion criteria. In other words, the results of this study may be applicable to only approximately half of real life patients.…”

Outcome and complications of permanent hemodialysis vascular access in Nigerians: A single centre experience

“…Vascular access procedures and their complications are major cause of morbidity, hospitalization and cost for patients receiving long-term hemodialysis, [3] yet it is vital to this form of renal replacement therapy.…”