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What is new in the preoperative evaluation of arteriovenous access operation?

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: It is widely recognized that autogenous arteriovenous access is the preferred dialysis access of choice because of improved patency and low infection rate. It has been shown recently that preoperative ultrasound study to identify available venous conduits can increase the utilization of autogenous arteriovenous access. The article examines the clinical evidence to support this rationale and reviews the available portable ultrasound devices that enable surgeons to perform ultrasound examination in patients undergoing dialysis access operation.

Source: Seminars in Vascular Surgery

DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2003.11.001

Authors: Peter H Lin, Ruth L Bush, Changyi Chen, Alan B Lumsden

Institutions: Houston Methodist, Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,760