Primary Vascular Access

Accepted 7 October 2005. published online 18 November 2005.

Abstract

Primary vascular access is usually achievable by a distal autogenous arterio-venous fistula (AVF). This article describes the approach to vascular access planning, the usual surgical options and the factors affecting patency.

Keywords: Vascular access, Haemodialysis, Arteriovenous Fistula, Risk factors

Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA2 7NW, UK

Corresponding author. C.P. Gibbons, MA, DPhil, MCh, FRCS, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA2 7NW, UK.

Update on Renal Access and Transplantation — one of a series of educational articles edited by Mr Christopher Gibbons, Swansea, UK.

PII: S1078-5884(05)00603-9

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.006

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