Practice of dialysis access interventional nephrology procedures in the Asia-Pacific region: Getting lay of the land.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This cross-sectional survey aimed to determine the prevalence of Interventional Nephrology (IN) practice amongst nephrologists in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR), specifically related to dialysis access (DA).

Methods

The Association of VA and intervenTionAl Renal physicians (AVATAR) Foundation from India conducted a multinational online survey amongst nephrologists from the Asia-Pacific to determine the practice of IN in the planning, creation, and management of dialysis access. The treatment modalities, manpower and equipment availability, monthly cost of treatment, specifics of dialysis access interventions, and challenges in the training and practice of IN by nephrologists were included in the survey.

Results

Twenty-one countries from the APR participated in the

SUBMITTER: Jasuja S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7615839 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature