Vascular access for hemodialysis in Italy: What a national survey reveals

CONCLUSIONS: Some considerations emerge from the survey data: (1) The increasing CVC prevalence compared to DOPPS 5 study. (2) The low rate of AVG prevalence. (3) The nephrologist is the operator in many VA procedures. (4) The fluoroscopy for CVC placement and the US-guide puncture of the complex AVF are widely used in most facilities. (5) The practice of the buttonhole is not widespread. (6) When the operator is the nephrologist more distal fistulas are performed.PMID:38235699 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231217318

Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - January 18, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Marcello Napoli Francesco Guzzi Walter Morale Carlo Lomonte Franco Galli Massimo Lodi Giuseppe Bonforte Decenzio Bonucchi Giuliano Brunori Laura Buzzi Giacomo Forneris Maurizio Gallieni Mario Meola Nicola Pirozzi Concetto Sessa Monica Spina Luigi Tazza Source Type: research