The implementation of patient-centered care requires an individualized approach to
hemodialysis vascular access, on the basis of each patient's unique balance of risks and …

Introduction: Uremic syndrome of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a term used to describe
clinical, metabolic, and hormonal abnormalities associated with progressive kidney failure. It …

2011 update Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy Guidelines of Vascular Access
Construction and Repair for Chronic Hemodialysis 2011 update Japanese Society for Dialysis …

Digital ischemia in dialysis patients due to arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) is a rare condition,
occurring in 4% of patients. The etiology is different from lower limb ischemia. Blood …

English language citations reporting complications of arteriovenous access for hemodialysis
are critically reviewed and discussed. Venous hypertension, arterial steal syndrome, and …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a critical and rapidly growing global health problem.
Neurological complications occur in almost all patients with severe CKD, potentially affecting …

Purpose: The treatment of hemodialysis access-induced ischemic steal syndrome is
challenging. Despite promising early results with the distal revascularization-interval ligation …

Distal hypoperfusion ischemic syndrome (DHIS), commonly referred to as hand ischemia or
“steal” after dialysis access placement, occurs in 5–10% of cases when the brachial artery is …

OBJECTIVE: Arteriovenous access-related ischemia is an uncommon but serious and
occasionally devastating complication. Distal revascularization-interval ligation (DRIL) has …

Introduction Prosthetic arteriovenous (AV) grafts are indicated in patients with failed AV
fistula (AVF), exhausted superficial veins or unsuitable vessels. Increasing the proportion of …