Intraoperative Transit Time Flow Measurement Predicts Maturation of Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistulas

The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the first choice for gaining vascular access for hemodialysis. However, 20-50% of AVFs fail within 4 months after creation. Although demographic risk factors have been described, there is little evidence on the intraoperative predictors of AVF maturation failure.The aim of this study was to assess the predictive value of intraoperative transit time flow measurements (TTFM) on AVF maturation failure.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: E.P. de Winter, E.D. Wilschut, K. Plasmans, D.E. Eefting, T.J. van der Steenhoven, H. Putter, J.I. Rotmans, K.E.A. van der Bogt Source Type: research