Current outcomes and indications for cryopreserved vein allografts in hemodialysis access surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: The rates of both primary and secondary patency in CVGs are highly comparable to the reported patency rates of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts and allow for lifelong maintenance of dialysis access. Our observed outcome suggests that CVGs should be considered for patients needing vascular access in the presence of infection. CVGs may likewise be viable alternatives to PTFE grafts in the elderly and patients with limited access options. PMID: 26165814 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research