The Impact of Reintervention on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation and Functional Patency in the Hemodialysis Fistula Maturation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Arteriovenous dialysis fistula (AVF) reinterventions are sought to assist with maturation and/or maintain functional patency; however, their ultimate impact on fistula lifespan remains poorly documented. Furthermore, current clinical practice guidelines lack clarity regarding reintervention paradigms to achieve optimal AVF performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to document reintervention rates and their association with AVF maturation and functional patency among patients enrolled in the Hemodialysis Fistula Maturation (HFM) study.

Study design

Retrospective review of a prospective observational cohort study.

Setting & participants

In total, 535 HFM study patients who underwent maturation adjudication across 7 academic centers.

SUBMITTER: Anderson EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304899 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature