PTFE shunts for hemodialysis access: progressive choice of configuration.
Semin Vasc Surg
; 10(3): 166-74, 1997 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9304734
ABSTRACT
The autologous arteriovenous fistula remains the best primary means of obtaining hemodialysis access. When this is unavailable, a prosthetic conduit must be considered. Selection of the appropriate access site has become increasingly important because of the increasing long-term survival of hemodialysis patients. A strategy is presented for sequential graft placement once revision at a given site is no longer feasible, with emphasis on efficient use of native arterial and venous structures, maximizing long-term patency, and preventing potential infectious and ischemic complications.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Polytetrafluoroethylene
/
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
/
Renal Dialysis
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Vasc Surg
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
Year:
1997
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos