The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the surgical creation of upper extremity AVF and AVG and discuss the preoperative patient assessment, intraoperative considerations, and postoperative surveillance of patients with renal impairment preparing to undergo future hemodialysis treatments.

2022年8月8日 · There are multiple types of arteriovenous (AV) hemodialysis access, though autogenous AV access has higher patency rates, a lower risk of complications compared to prosthetic arteriovenous access, and a lower risk of infection compared to temporary central venous catheters.

2022年6月21日 · Hemodialysis upper limb arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation is a procedure performed for hemodialysis access in those with end-stage renal failure. It connects an artery to a vein in the upper limb. This can either be a native connection or a connection using a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) graft.

2022年5月17日 · An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is an irregular connection between an artery and a vein. Blood flow avoids tiny blood vessels (capillaries) and moves directly from an artery into a vein. Arteriovenous fistulas usually occur in the legs but can develop anywhere in the body.

2022年11月21日 · The presentation of arteriovenous fistulas can vary depending on the location and etiology. Patients with an AVF for hemodialysis present with evidence of a surgical incision on the lateral wrist, volar forearm, or upper arm. A working AVF has a …

2022年7月5日 · An arteriovenous fistula is when an artery and vein connect directly, allowing blood to flow incorrectly. They can be created for people needing dialysis but also happen for other reasons.

In the United States, more than 250,000 patients with end-stage renal dis-ease are dialyzed through arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). The three most common AVFs are the radiocephalic fistula, the brachiocephalic fistula, and the brachial artery–to–transposed basilic vein fistula.

2015年9月23日 · In the United States, more than 250,000 patients with end-stage renal disease are dialyzed through arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). The three most common AVFs are the radiocephalic fistula, the brachiocephalic fistula, and the …

2019年6月30日 · There are many different configurations of arteriovenous fistulas. The preferred and most commonly used are created in the upper extremity: radiocephalic, brachiocephalic, and brachiobasilic transposition ( Fig. 4-1 ).

2022年5月23日 · AV fistula surgery is a procedure where one of your veins is connected to an artery. This creates a more robust vessel for blood flow during dialysis. AV fistula surgery is typically performed on your nondominant arm before dialysis treatment begins.