Vascular access remains one of the most challenging aspects of renal replacement therapy.
If the vascular access does not function properly, then haemodialysis will not remove …

Pediatric hemodialysis access is a demanding field. Procedures are infrequent, technically
challenging, and associated with high complication and failure rates. Each procedure affects …

Dialysis-associated steal syndrome (DASS) occurs in 1–8% of hemodialysis patients with
arteriovenous (AV) access. Major risk factors include use of the brachial artery for access …

Background Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the gold standard vascular access for effective
hemodialysis. There is a growing interest in AVF creations performed by nephrologists to …

The increasing prevalence of chronic and end-stage renal disease creates an increased
need for reliable vascular access; although arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred …

Background: Distal radiocephalic fistula (DRCF) at wrist is the first option of vascular access
in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients with a failed DRCF or unsuitable for DRCF …

Purpose: To examine the feasibility of snuffbox arteriovenous fistula as a first option for
haemodialysis Background: Snuffbox arteriovenous fistula is the most distal native …

Introduction Venous access is essential in patients with haemophilia for administration of
factor concentrates. Peripheral venipuncture may be challenging, particularly in young …

Background: Access to arteries is one of the most appropriate approaches for helping
chronic kidney diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the survey …

Background We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of pre-emptive angioplasty versus
post-thrombotic percutaneous endovascular restoration of dysfunctional arteriovenous …