Endovascular creation of arteriovenous fistulas

Christine Chen, Marcin Kolber, Ahmed Kamel Abdel Aal, Harold Park

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative was created to promote arteriovenous fistula creation in patients requiring long-term hemodialysis. Arteriovenous fistulas have been shown to demonstrate greater patency rates and fewer complications than dialysis grafts. Traditionally, arteriovenous fistulas are surgically created and require maturations times which prevent their immediate use. New technology is now available that allows for non-surgical creation of arteriovenous fistulas as well as decreased necessary maturation periods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDialysis Access Management
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages341-350
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783030529949
ISBN (Print)9783030529932
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 20 2021

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Ellipsys
  • Endovascular AVF creation
  • EverlinQ
  • WavelinQ

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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