Mortality outcomes associated with vascular access types in hemodialysis for ESRD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemodialysis is a common renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The common types of vascular access mainly include arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG), and central venous catheter (CVC). However, the association between different access types and all-cause mortality remains controversial. Accordingly, this study aims to systematically assess the effect of different vascular access on mortality among hemodialysis patients with ESRD, thereby providing evidence-based recommendations for optimal vascular access strategies in clinical settings.

Methods

The systematic searches in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science were employed to determine the cohort study or randomized controlled trials comparing

SUBMITTER: Miao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12831336 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature