Routine Surveillance in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
Accepted 11 May 2006. published online 25 August 2006.
There is increasing evidence that surveillance of AV access for haemodialysis prevents access thrombosis and improves the quality of care. This article reviews the evidence for surveillance and the various strategies and techniques available for detection of the failing access.
Corresponding author. Mitchell Henry, MD, Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Transplantation, Deputy Director, Comprehensive Transplant Center, The Ohio State University, 1654 Upham Drive, Room 347 Means Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
Update on Renal Access and Transplantation—one of a series of educational articles edited by Mr. Christopher Gibbons, Swansea, UK.
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