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Forearm radiocephalic fistula for dialysis

Krzysztof Bojakowski, Piotr Andziak
Acta Angiologica 2011;17(2):117-140.

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Vol 17, No 2 (2011)
Review papers
Published online: 2011-07-04

Abstract

Arteriovenous fistula created from native vessels in the forearm are renowned as the best primary vascular access for haemodialysis. Despite best outcomes for fistula patency among all the access routes for dialysis, the procedure of forearm fistula creation carries a significant risk of complications including failure of spontaneous maturation, stenoses, or thrombosis. This publication presents principles of patient qualification for forearm fistula creation, preoperative workup, and postoperative care.
Acta Angiol 2011; 17, 2: 117–140

Abstract

Arteriovenous fistula created from native vessels in the forearm are renowned as the best primary vascular access for haemodialysis. Despite best outcomes for fistula patency among all the access routes for dialysis, the procedure of forearm fistula creation carries a significant risk of complications including failure of spontaneous maturation, stenoses, or thrombosis. This publication presents principles of patient qualification for forearm fistula creation, preoperative workup, and postoperative care.
Acta Angiol 2011; 17, 2: 117–140
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Keywords

arteriovenous fistula; vascular access; haemodialysis; radiocephalic fistula

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Title

Forearm radiocephalic fistula for dialysis

Journal

Acta Angiologica

Issue

Vol 17, No 2 (2011)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

117-140

Published online

2011-07-04

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Acta Angiologica 2011;17(2):117-140.

Keywords

arteriovenous fistula
vascular access
haemodialysis
radiocephalic fistula

Authors

Krzysztof Bojakowski
Piotr Andziak

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