13 research outputs found
Long-Term Outcomes of Fistula First Initiative in an Urban University Hospital—Is It Still Relevant?
When to refer patients with chronic kidney disease for vascular access surgery: Should age be a consideration?
Effect of a postoperative exercise program on arteriovenous fistula maturation: A randomized controlled trial
Who should be referred for a fistula? A survey of nephrologists
Background. There is marked variation in the use of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) across programmes, regions and countries not explained by differences in patient demographics or comorbidities. The lack of clear criteria of who should or should not get a fistula may contribute to this, as well as barriers to creating AVFs