The feasibility of small-caliber veins for autogenous arteriovenous fistula creation: A single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is recommended as the first choice for hemodialysis vascular access. A small-caliber vein is one of the independent risk factors for AVF maturation and patency. However, the specific threshold is still unclear, making it difficult to accurately determine whether these vessels are suitable for AVF creation.

Design

This is a single-center retrospective study.

Method

Patients who underwent AVF creation in our medical center between January 2020 and September 2022 and satisfied the eligibility criteria were included in this retrospective study. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for functional maturation and additional intervention. The optimal cutoff value was determined based on the receiv

SUBMITTER: Feng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9909423 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature