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Marcello N, Marco T, Patrizia C, Paolo R, Silvia B, Simona C, Antonio DP. Distal AVF creation with marginal calcified radial artery: Multicentric experience of intraoperative intravascular lithotripsy. J Vasc Access 2024:11297298231222051. [PMID: 38205610 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231222051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The first-choice vascular access to starting dialysis in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is autogenous distal arteriovenous-fistula (AVF) to spare vascular district avoiding proximal fistula complications. One of most significant exclusion criteria to create distal AVF is still now the presence of huge calcification of the feeding artery due to large numbers of early failure (EF) and failure in maturation (FTM). In recent years the possibility to use new devices able to deliver intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to treat high calcified stenosis could be a possibility to recruit these marginal arteries to create distal AVF. METHODS ESRD patients with totally calcified radial artery wall were enrolled to participate to this prospective, single arm, multicentric study. The selected patients were treated with intraoperative IVL at surgical time, during anastomosis creation to soften calcified radial artery. Patients were followed 1 month after surgery with eco-doppler, for flow and vessels maturation assessment. At 3 month was investigated how many patients have started dialysis treatment with two needle cannulation and good efficiency. RESULTS Nineteen distal forearm radio-cephalic fistula were built in 19 patients. One-month doppler assessment showed mean AVF flow of 743 ml/min and efferent vein caliper of 6.46 mm. At 3 months 14 patient have started stable 2 needles dialysis (other three patients were not yet dialysis dependent CKD). Were observed one immediate failure, one failure in maturation, and two late failures at 4 and 16 months respectively. Sixteen months primary and secondary patency was 78.9% and 89.5% respectively. CONCLUSION These results showed how intraoperative IVL could help to recruit huge calcified marginal artery to create autogenous distal forearm AVF, avoiding proximal AVF, risking distal ischemia syndrome, and sparing vascular district to eventually rebuilt more proximal AVF in future.
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- Napoli Marcello
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Vito Fazzi," Lecce (LE), Apulia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Di Venere," Bari (BA), Apulia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Perrino," Brindisi (BR), Apulia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Vito Fazzi," Lecce (LE), Apulia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Vito Fazzi," Lecce (LE), Apulia, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital "Vito Fazzi," Lecce (LE), Apulia, Italy
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Kuno T, Yamaji K, Aikawa T, Sawano M, Ando T, Numasawa Y, Wada H, Amano T, Kozuma K, Kohsaka S. Transradial intervention in dialysis patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a Japanese nationwide registry study. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL OPEN 2023; 3:oead116. [PMID: 38105921 PMCID: PMC10721448 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oead116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Aims Transradial intervention (TRI) for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is used to reduce periprocedural complications. However, its effectiveness and safety for patients on dialysis are not well established. We aimed to investigate the association of TRI with in-hospital complications in dialysis patients undergoing PCI. Methods and results We included 44 462 patients on dialysis who underwent PCI using Japanese nationwide PCI registry data (2019-21) regardless of acute or chronic coronary syndrome. Patients were categorized based on access site: TRI, transfemoral intervention (TFI). Periprocedural access site bleeding complication requiring transfusion was the primary outcome and in-hospital death, and other periprocedural complications were the secondary outcomes. Matched weighted analysis was performed for TRI and TFI. Here, 8267 (18.6%) underwent TRI, and 36 195 (81.4%) underwent TFI. Patients who received TRI were older and had lower rates of comorbidities than those who received TFI. Access site bleeding rate and in-hospital death were significantly lower in the TRI group (0.1% vs. 0.7%, P < 0.001; 1.8% vs. 3.2%, P < 0.001, respectively). After adjustment, TRI was associated with a lower risk of access site bleeding (odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval (CI)]: 0.19 [0.099-0.38]; P < 0.001) and in-hospital death (OR [95% CI]: 0.79 [0.65-0.96]; P = 0.02). Other periprocedural complications between TRI and TFI were not significantly different. Conclusion In patients undergoing dialysis and PCI, TRI had a lower risk of access site bleeding and in-hospital death than TFI. This suggests that TRI may be safer for this patient population.
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- Toshiki Kuno
- Division of Cardiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467-2401, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu, Japan
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Japanese Red Cross Ashikaga Hospital, Ashikaga, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Izunokuni, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Tee QX, Stuckey S, Lau KK. Persistent median artery on computed tomographic arteriovenous fistulograms in patients on haemodialysis. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2023; 67:612-618. [PMID: 37277645 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cadaveric studies suggest an increasing prevalence of the persistent median artery (PMA) over a prolonged timeframe. The aim of this retrospective cross-sectional study was to evaluate the PMA prevalence in haemodialysis patients who had computed tomographic fistulograms (CTFs), and if present, their calibres and origins. METHODS All consecutive adult patients referred for an upper limb CTFs for assessment of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dysfunction from 2006 to 2021 were included. Patients whose CTF did not include the forearm were excluded. PMA was identified as an artery running alongside the median nerve between flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus. Patient demographics, presence of PMA including size and origin were recorded. RESULTS A PMA was found in 91/170 (53.5%) CTFs (7:3 male-to-female ratio, mean age 71-years). When stratified by age, prevalence increased with decreasing age; 51% in >70-year-olds, 54% in 50-70-year-olds and 67% in <50-year-olds. The average PMA diameter was 2.2 mm proximally and 1.8 mm distally. No stenosis was observed in the PMAs. CONCLUSION The PMA prevalence appears to increase with decreasing age and is a frequently encountered anatomical variant. Radiologists assessing forearm vasculature need to be aware of this anatomical variant and potentially include it in their future reports. Further research into the PMA may make its potential use as arterial conduits for AVF, potential donor grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery or additional vascular access options possible. Whether the reducing prevalence with age reflects an overall increasing prevalence is yet to be determined.
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- Qiao Xin Tee
- Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Cancer Imaging, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Kim H, Nelson PR, Mushtaq N, Mallios A, Kempe K, Zamor K, Pandit V, Vang S, Jennings WC. Creating reverse flow arteriovenous fistulas with a forearm cannulation target. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:552-558. [PMID: 34423671 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211039654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Establishing a forearm arteriovenous fistula (AVF) offers preferred cannulation sites and preserves proximal access opportunities. When a radiocephalic AVF at the wrist is not feasible and the upper arm cephalic and median cubital veins are inadequate, an AV graft or more complex access procedure is often required. Creating a retrograde flow forearm AVF (RF-AVF) is a valuable alternative where the mid-forearm median antebrachial or cephalic vein is adequate, offering forearm cannulation zones with AVF outflow through deep and superficial collaterals. We report our technique and results. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed our vascular access data base of consecutive patients during an 11-year study period where a RF-AVF established the only available cannulation target in the forearm. In addition to physical examination, all patients had ultrasound vessel mapping. RESULTS A forearm access was established with a RF-AVF as the only opportunity for cannulation in 48 patients. Ages were 14-86 years (median = 62 years). Forty-four percent female, 63% diabetic, 13% obese, and 29% had previous access operations. Inflow was proximal radial artery in 47 individuals and one proximal ulnar. Nine AVFs (19%) failed at 2-66 months (median 14 months). One RF-AVF was ligated due to arm edema. Follow-up was 2-111 months (median = 23.5 months). Primary and cumulative patency rates were 62% and 91% at 12 months, and 46% and 85% at 24 months. Five patients were lost to follow-up with functioning RF-AVFs (mean 41 months). Twenty-three patients (48%) died during F/U of causes unrelated to access procedures (mean 25 months). CONCLUSIONS Establishing a reverse flow forearm AVF offers a successful autogenous access option in the forearm for selected patients with an inadequate distal radial artery and/or cephalic vein at the wrist, avoiding more complex or staged procedures and preserving upper arm sites for future use. A proximal radial artery inflow procedure is recommended.
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- Hyein Kim
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK, USA
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Napoli M, Barbarini S, Ria P, Zito A, Lefons ML, De Pascalis A. The intraoperative intravascular lithotripsy to recruit a calcified radial artery for creating a distal radio-cephalic fistula. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:300-304. [PMID: 34213371 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211017029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Guidelines for vascular access recommend that the distal autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) should be the first choice-access procedure for patients starting dialysis. Arteriosclerosis of radial artery may cause early failure, as well as failure of maturation of distal arteriovenous fistulas. To increase the incidence of distal AVFs, our team, specialized in vascular access surgery from 2004 onwards, has introduced Intraoperative Transluminal Angioplasty (ITA) under ultrasound (UG) or fluoroscopic guidance, to recruit inadequate arterials for creating distal fistulas. Intravascular lithotripsy (IL) is a novel approach to treat luminal and medial calcifications in patients with peripheral arterial disease and coronary disease. We believe that intraoperative IL may be an opportunity to recruit calcified radial arteries for creating distal radio-cephalic fistulas. Purpose of this study is to describe the intraoperative IL technical applied in our clinical experience. A 37-year-old diabetic patient with distal radio-cephalic fistula was recruited for the first IL experience. One year ago, a wrist radio-cephalic fistula was created in the right upper limb, with intraoperative UG radial artery angioplasty for extensive calcifications. The fistula was functioning but showed a delay in maturation. An angioplasty was unsuccessfully attempted to facilitate the maturation. Subsequently, a surgical revision of the fistula was performed, creating a new anastomosis immediately upstream of the previous one by performing an intraoperative IL UG of the radial artery. The fistula was immediately well functioning, and was cannulated with two needles after 1 month. It is currently being used with intradialytic adequate blood flow. The positive outcome of the case described in this paper, even if only anecdotal, could act as a trigger for further experiences with IL.
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- Nephrology Unit, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Apulia, Italy
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- Nephrology Unit, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Apulia, Italy
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Nelson PR, Mallios A, Randel M, Jennings WC. Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation. Semin Vasc Surg 2021; 34:195-204. [PMID: 34911625 DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The first percutaneous systems used to create an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2018 and included the Ellipsys and WavelinQ devices. Early results and longer-term studies of these catheter-based devices suggest that they offer important benefits and potentially improved outcomes in patients with appropriate anatomy. The deep communicating vein in the cubital fossa and its relationship to the proximal radial artery or proximal ulnar artery are key vascular elements of both systems. The devices differ significantly in technical design, energy source, imaging requirements, procedure times, catheters, access vessel sites, and techniques. We review the two approved percutaneous arteriovenous fistula devices, including technical considerations, selecting the appropriate patient, postoperative evaluation, interventions, outcomes, potential complications, and cannulation issues.
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- Peter R Nelson
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, 1919 S. Wheeling Avenue, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK 74104
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- Department of Surgery, Eastern Oklahoma Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Tulsa and Muskogee, Oklahoma
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, 1919 S. Wheeling Avenue, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK 74104; Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK.
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Sungur MA, Karaca OG, Ecevit AN. Cost-effectiveness analysis of radiobasilic and brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients. Ther Apher Dial 2021; 25:628-635. [PMID: 33973703 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We evaluated the cost and efficacy of radiobasilic and brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) methods in terms of forearm autogenous arteriovenous access in hemodialysis patients. We used a decision tree to compare the cost-effectiveness of proximal radiobasilic AVF (pRBAVF) and brachiobasilic AVF (BBAVF), considering the mean direct medical costs and patency rates. The overall mean cost of pRBAVF per patient (1767.59 Turkish lira [TL]) was lower than that of BBAVF (1877.99 TL). Also, the mean patency duration per patient was higher for pRBAVF (25.72 months) than BBAVF (20.21 months). The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) showed that pRBAVF was 20.04-fold more effective than BBAVF. The monthly ICERs also favored pRBAVF, which was less costly and more effective. The pRBAVF provided clinical and economic benefits for hemodialysis patients requiring forearm autogenous arteriovenous access. pRBAVF was more effective in terms of patency than BBAVF, and was also less expensive.
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- Mehmet Ali Sungur
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey
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Mishra B. Comparison of distal radiocephalic fistula vs proximal radiocephalic fistula. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:132-137. [PMID: 34017715 PMCID: PMC8132746 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1232_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Distal radiocephalic fistula (DRCF) at wrist is the first option of vascular access in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients with a failed DRCF or unsuitable for DRCF the current recommendation is to perform a brachiocephalic fistula. Proximal forearm radiocephalic fistulas (PRCF) are created less frequently. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcomes of PRCF and DRCF. Material and Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted in the department of MKCG Medical College from January 2018 to July 2019. Data was collected and entered in Microsoft excel. The analysis was done by R version 3.6.1. Quantitative data were presented in the form of Mean and SD and were tested by unpaired t-test. Categorical data were presented as count and proportion and was tested by Chi-square test or if applicable Fischer's exact test. Comparison between two procedures was done by Kaplan-Meier method and evaluated by the log-rank test. With the 95% of Level of significance, P value <0.05 was consider statistically significant during analysis. Results: The demographic data of the two patient groups were similar except that those with PRCF were more likely to have had a previous access and caliber of distal vessel was less. Early failure was lower for PRCF than DRCF (6.06% vs 15%). Primary patency rate at one year was 87.87% in PRCF vs 70% in DRCF. Conclusion: A PRCF can be a suitable alternative to a brachiocephalic fistula in patients who cannot receive a DRCF.
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- Biswajit Mishra
- Department of Plastic Surgery, M.K.C.G Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha, India
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GAMAL WM, MOHAMED AF, ASKARY ZM. The role of surgical thrombectomy of recently created radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas in access salvage. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-9508.19.05077-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Crane J, Salim S, Storey R. Feasibility of a 3 mm arteriotomy for brachiocephalic fistula formation. J Vasc Access 2020; 22:697-700. [PMID: 32967536 DOI: 10.1177/1129729820959930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The arteriovenous fistula is the modality of choice for long-term haemodialysis access. We describe the feasibility of routinely fashioning a brachiocephalic fistula utilising a 3 mm long arteriotomy in an attempt to reduce the incidence of symptomatic steal syndrome yet while maintaining satisfactory clinical outcomes. METHODS All patients who underwent brachiocephalic fistula formation using a routine 3 mm long arteriotomy within Hammersmith Hospital between January 2017 and March 2018 were included. Primary outcomes included primary failure, failure of maturation, secondary patency and steal syndrome. RESULTS Sixty-eight brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula were fashioned utilising a 3 mm long arteriotomy during the study period. Mean age was 60.5 years with 59% having a history of diabetes mellitus. Mean followup was 368 days. Primary failure occurred in 10 (14.7%) patients. Cannulation was achieved in 67.3% of remaining fistula within 3-months, rising to 87.3% by 6-months. Primary patency at 6 and 12 months was 76% and 69%, respectively. Secondary patency at 6 and 12 months was 94% and 91%, respectively. Dialysis access steal syndrome was clinically apparent in three (4.4%) patients with all cases being managed conservatively. CONCLUSION A 3 mm long arteriotomy may be routinely utilised for brachiocephalic fistula creation in an attempt to limit the incidence of steal syndrome yet while maintaining clinical patency outcomes.
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- Jeremy Crane
- West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Comparison of Outcomes of Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistulae Creation by Ellipsys and WavelinQ Devices. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:1365-1372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Franco G, Mallios A, Bourquelot P, Jennings W, Boura B. Ultrasound evaluation of percutaneously created arteriovenous fistulae between radial artery and perforating vein at the elbow. J Vasc Access 2020; 21:694-700. [PMID: 31920156 PMCID: PMC7477774 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819897654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the hemodynamics of percutaneous arteriovenous fistulae (pAVF) created between the proximal radial artery and the deep communicating vein of the elbow. METHODS Consecutive patients with a percutaneously created proximal radial artery to perforating vein arteriovenous fistulae were evaluated and compared with control patients with clinically well-functioning surgical wrist radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulae (sWRC-AVF). RESULTS Thirty-one patients with a pAVF (21 males - 68%, mean age: 62 years, range: 53-81), with mean follow-up of 254 days (range: 60-443) and 32 patients with a surgical fistula (20 males - 62%, mean age of 63 years, range: 30-84) were evaluated. Mean access flow and distribution range were similar in the two study groups, with a mean flow of 859 mL/min vs 919 mL/min, respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean radial artery diameter (4 mm vs 4.3 mm, p = 0.2). Statistically significant trends were observed for resistive index (0.57 pAVF vs 0.52 (0.07) and brachial vein cross-sectional area (13 pAVF vs 33 mm2, p = 0.06). The arteriovenous anastomosis area was significantly smaller with pAVFs (13 vs 43 mm2, p = 0.002) and the pressure difference between extremities was less for the pAVF group vs sWRC-AVF (19 vs 27 mm Hg, respectively, p = 0.03). Existence of single cephalic or basilic versus cephalic and basilic outflow did not affect vein maturation or overall flow. CONCLUSIONS pAVF have a favourable hemodynamic profile with many similarities when compared with surgically created wrist fistulae. Cephalic and/or basilic vein matured with only minor outflow shunted to the deep venous system.
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- Gilbert Franco
- Department of Vascular Investigation, Clinique Arago Paris, Paris, France
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- Service de Chir Vasc, Department of Vascular Surgery, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Service de Chir Vasc, Department of Vascular Surgery, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
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Horst VD, Nelson PR, Mallios A, Kempe K, Pandit V, Kim H, Jennings WC. Avoiding hemodialysis access-induced distal ischemia. J Vasc Access 2020; 22:786-794. [PMID: 32715859 DOI: 10.1177/1129729820943464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Timely creation and maintenance of a safe and reliable vascular access is essential for hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease. Hemodialysis access-induced distal ischemia (HAIDI) is a recognized complication of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts that may result in serious or even devastating consequences. Avoiding such complications is clearly preferred over treatment of HAIDI once established. Proper recognition of patients at increased risk of HAIDI includes careful pre-operative evaluation of the patient's medical and surgical history along with physical examination and imaging to determine a plan for creating a functional permanent access while minimizing the risk of distal ischemia. Our aim is to review identifying characteristics of individuals at risk of HAIDI and provide recommendations regarding pre-operative assessment. Vascular access options and techniques are suggested for establishing a functional vascular access without distal ischemia for such patients.
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- Vernon D Horst
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, The University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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Beathard GA, Litchfield T, Jennings WC. Two-year cumulative patency of endovascular arteriovenous fistula. J Vasc Access 2020; 21:350-356. [PMID: 31566061 PMCID: PMC7222285 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819877780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The recent advent of a device to create a proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula using an endovascular approach to create the anastomosis represents a significant advance in dialysis access creation. This endovascular arteriovenous fistula offers the beneficial attributes of the proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula while adding the advantages of avoiding a surgical procedure. The endovascular arteriovenous fistula can be created safely, functions well, has excellent patency, and has a high degree of patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to report the 2-year cumulative patency rate for a large multicenter cohort of endovascular arteriovenous fistula cases. DESIGN An endovascular arteriovenous fistula was created in 105 patients using either local or regional anesthesia and conscious sedation. Patient data were obtained from each program's electronic health record system. Data collection was truncated at 2 years postprocedure and used to calculate cumulative patency. Post-access creation patient satisfaction was assessed. RESULTS A physiologically mature arteriovenous fistula (blood flow ⩾500 mL/min and a target vein internal diameter ⩾4 mm) was obtained in 98%. A clinically functional arteriovenous fistula (supporting two-needle dialysis according to the patient's dialysis prescription) was demonstrated in 95%. Access failure resulting in the loss of access occurred in eight cases during the study period. The cumulative patency rate at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months was 97.1%, 93.9%, 93.9%, and 92.7%, respectively. The post-procedure patient evaluation emphasized a high level of patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION The proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula created using an endovascular approach for the anastomosis is associated with excellent 2-year cumulative patency and is associated with a high level of patient satisfaction.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK, USA
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Blessios G, Hlepas A, Diaz A. Preoperative noninvasive artery flow volume and maturation of arteriovenous fistulae: A single surgeon's experience from 403 cases. J Vasc Access 2019; 21:434-439. [PMID: 31642376 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819881605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative Doppler ultrasound evaluation of arteriovenous fistula inflow artery includes measurements of arterial diameter and flow volume. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of flow volume to arteriovenous fistula maturation rate. STUDY DESIGN Review of consecutive patients who underwent arteriovenous fistula creation by a single surgeon. Cases with available preoperative arterial diameter and flow volume were analyzed. Primary end point was arteriovenous fistula failure to mature. Information collected included demographics, Doppler ultrasound reports, level of inflow artery, operative reports, and outcomes to the time of arteriovenous fistula maturation or failure. Risk factors were identified by logistic regression analysis. Outcomes were compared by odds ratio. RESULTS Four hundred and three cases were identified. Arterial diameter and flow volume were both independent significant risk factors affecting arteriovenous fistula maturation rate (p = 0.001). Arterial diameter of <2.5 mm and flow volume of <20 mL/min predicted failure to mature with 95% specificity. Further comparison of cases with optimal arterial diameter but flow volume of <20 mL/min showed increased failure to mature rate compared to the combination of optimal arterial diameter with optimal flow volume (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Preoperative arterial diameter and flow volume values were both significant independent variables affecting arteriovenous fistula maturation rate. However, flow volume of <20 mL/min remained a significant risk factor to failure-to-mature rate, despite optimal arterial diameter.
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- George Blessios
- Dialysis Access Center (DAC), Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Trans-radial percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with severe chronic renal insufficiency and/or on dialysis. Heart Vessels 2019; 34:1412-1419. [DOI: 10.1007/s00380-019-01387-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Lau I, Png CYM, Trivedi P, Finlay D. Use of the distal radial artery remnant for autogenous radial-cephalic wrist fistula after radial artery harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2018; 4:73-75. [PMID: 29942886 PMCID: PMC6012982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2017.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Harvesting of the radial artery is a common technique used to provide conduit for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. We report the case of a patient with exhausted left upper extremity access options, history of left upper extremity dialysis access-associated steal syndrome, and prior right radial artery harvest for coronary artery bypass graft who received an autogenous distal radial artery remnant to cephalic vein wrist fistula.
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- Ignatius Lau
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Hull JE, Jennings WC, Cooper RI, Waheed U, Schaefer ME, Narayan R. The Pivotal Multicenter Trial of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula Creation for Hemodialysis Access. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:149-158.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis vascular access. J Vasc Surg 2018; 67:244-253. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.06.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Arnaoutakis DJ, Deroo EP, McGlynn P, Coll MD, Belkin M, Hentschel DM, Ozaki CK. Improved outcomes with proximal radial-cephalic arteriovenous fistulas compared with brachial-cephalic arteriovenous fistulas. J Vasc Surg 2017; 66:1497-1503. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.04.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Thomas M, Nesbitt C, Ghouri M, Hansrani M. Maintenance of Hemodialysis Vascular Access and Prevention of Access Dysfunction: A Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 43:318-327. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Elbow AVF configurations and indications. J Vasc Access 2017; 18:98-103. [PMID: 28297070 DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Brescia-Cimino radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) remains the first-choice vascular access procedure for patients in need of long-term hemodialysis. The average life expectancy of patients receiving hemodialysis has increased in recent years and many patients now live longer and require secondary or tertiary procedures. Elbow fistulas should only rarely be constructed as primary fistulas. The aim of the surgeon must be not only to achieve a functioning fistula, but to avoid possible complications other than failure to mature (FTM), like distal ischemia and cardiac failure and to save the vessels as much as possible for future procedures. BACKGROUND Both arterial and venous anatomy of the elbow and upper arm have significant variations. The surgeon must be aware of these variations during the operation, and try not to harm the vasculature of the extremity while trying to construct a functioning fistula. The main advantages of elbow fistulas are the opportunity to have multiple outflows, preservation of the major veins in their original place with no dissection and giving no harm to them, and having a longer outflow tract for cannulation. CONCLUSIONS In the elbow, beginning to construct an AVF with the perforating vein is the most advantageous. If the perforating vein is not available or has been used before, median cubital vein, its branches, median antecubital vein or other available nearby veins may be used depending on the anatomy. Perforating vein should be ligated if any other elbow vein is used to prevent flow to deep veins.
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The Radiobasilic Transposition on the Upper Arm. ANADOLU KLINIĞI TIP BILIMLERI DERGISI 2017. [DOI: 10.21673/anadoluklin.284863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Georgiadis GS, Antoniou GA, Kantartzi K, Georgakarakos EI, Argyriou C, Passadakis P, Lazarides MK. Comparison of standard forearm prosthetic loop grafts to composite semiloop forearm grafts ("semi-grafts") in hemodialysis patients: A prospective study. Hemodial Int 2016; 21:274-283. [PMID: 27581703 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To prospectively assess the performance of composite semiloop antebrachial grafts ("semi-grafts," SGs) in hemodialysis patients. METHODS Eighty-five patients who received 67 loop antebrachial grafts (LG-group) and 25 antebrachial semigrafts (SG-group) were enrolled. SGs were defined as those originating from the brachial artery and anastomosed with the proximal mature mid-antebrachial cephalic vein. Cephalic vein length should be at least 10 cm in length and of ≥5 mm in diameter for inclusion in the SG-group. LG-group included all possible outflow vein options of minimum diameter 3 mm. Kaplan-Meier statistics was used for comparison of groups. FINDINGS Main indication for a SG was a failing radiocephalic fistula with extensive distal cephalic vein stenosis not amenable to correction or failed after endovascular repair or requiring long interposition grafting. The mean follow-up period was 20.16 ± 22.6 and 29.6 ± 36.7 months for the LG- and SG-group, respectively (P = 0.14). Forty-two patients died during the follow-up. Primary patency (up to first intervention or failure) at 6 and 12 months for LG- vs. SG-group was 93.9% vs. 83.7% and 47% vs. 55.8% (P = 0.08). Secondary patency (up to abandonment) was 58.2% vs. 61.1% and 36% vs. 45.8% at 12 and 24 months (P = 0.18). Mortality at 48 months was 22.4% (LG-group) and 24% (SG-group) (P = 0.9). DISCUSSION There was a trend toward better primary and secondary patency rates for the SGs especially in the long-term. This is a valuable option in selected patients that access surgeons and nephrologists should be aware of.
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- George S Georgiadis
- Department of Vascular Surgery, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Nephrology, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Nephrology, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, "Democritus" University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Evros, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Creating Arteriovenous Fistulas using Surgeon-performed Ultrasound. J Vasc Access 2016; 17:333-9. [DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose An arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) is the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis and is associated with lower mortality, morbidity and cost when compared with grafts and particularly with central venous dialysis catheters. This study reviews a series of new patients where an autogenous access was constructed for each individual utilizing surgeon-performed ultrasound (SP-US). Methods Consecutive new patients referred for a permanent vascular access during an 11-year period were retrospectively reviewed. In addition to physical examination, each patient underwent SP-US evaluation for preoperative vessel mapping and post-operative evaluation for access maturation. SP-US was also used in the evaluation of access dysfunction in mature AVFs. Results We identified 1874 patients. Ages were 8-94 years (mean 60 years). Of these, 51% were female and 59% were diabetic; 33% had previous failed access operations. Follow-up was 3-127 months (mean 23 months). An autogenous access was constructed for each individual. No grafts were used. Direct AVFs were constructed in 1240 (66%) patients and 634 (34%) individuals required a transposition or translocation procedure. Primary and cumulative patency rates were 60.0% and 93.0% at 12 months and 47.3% and 90.2% at 24 months, respectively. AVF arterial inflow was most commonly supplied by the proximal radial artery (67%). Conclusions Creating a functional autogenous vascular access is possible for most patients. No grafts were used in this series of 1874 consecutive new patients. Important elements for success included SP-US evaluation, utilization of the many vascular access options available, establishing radial artery AVF inflow when feasible, and prompt intervention when indicated.
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Karaca OG, Basal AN, Ecevit AN, Kalender M, Darcin OT, Sungur MA. Radiobasilic Versus Brachiobasilic Transposition on the Upper Arm to Avoid Steal Syndrome. Med Sci Monit 2015; 21:4090-5. [PMID: 26713498 PMCID: PMC4699624 DOI: 10.12659/msm.896642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the proximal radial artery has been reported as an alternative inflow to prevent steal syndrome, brachiobasilic fistula has been reported to be associated with steal syndrome in 10-20% of cases. We aimed to compare proximal radiobasilic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with brachiobasilic AVFs on the upper arm in terms of steal syndrome and outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS We used our institutional operative record database to identify 94 patients in whom brachiobasilic AVF (n=40) and radiobasilic AVF (n=54) were placed between January 2009 and December 2013. Postoperative complications such as steal syndrome, venous hypertension, and aneurysm were recorded. RESULTS Steal syndrome was determined to occur less frequently in the radiobasilic AVF group (0% vs. 10%, P=0.03). The rates of other complications (bleeding, aneurysm, venous hypertension) between the 2 groups were similar, as were the patency rates. CONCLUSIONS Radiobasilic AVF was effective in reducing steal syndrome, with similar early and late outcomes.
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- Okay Guven Karaca
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty of Duzce University, Duzce, Turkey
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Maliska CM, Jennings W, Mallios A. When Arteriovenous Fistulas Are Too Deep: Options in Obese Individuals. J Am Coll Surg 2015; 221:1067-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Revised: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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