Predictors of early arteriovenous fistula failure in patients with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemodialysis is the most prevalent modality of renal replacement therapy. The durability of hemodialysis and its quality depend on consistent and reliable access to the patient's vascular system. In this systematic review we provide a comprehensive analysis of the predictors of primary arteriovenous fistula failure.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and the WHO Virtual Health Library Regional Portal from database inception through March 2025. Search terms included combinations of 'arteriovenous fistula', 'failure', 'hemodialysis', 'end-stage renal disease', and 'risk factors'. Four reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, with full texts assessed according to predefined inclusion criteria. Studies wer

SUBMITTER: Salih SSM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403630 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature