Comparison of Outcomes with Arteriovenous Fistula and Arteriovenous Graft for Vascular Access in Hemodialysis: A Prospective Cohort Study.

CONCLUSION: AVF is the more desirable VA and its survival benefits warrant its consideration in septuagenarian patients although a prolonged life expectancy is essential to realize the potential benefits of AVF.
PMID: 27022896 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: American Journal of Nephrology - March 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Park HS, Kim WJ, Kim YK, Kim HW, Choi BS, Park CW, Kim YO, Yang CW, Kim YL, Kim YS, Kang SW, Kim NH, Jin DC Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research