Liposuction Is Not Just an Aesthetic Surgery Procedure

The rising prevalence of obesity is a well known global problem, as is the relationship between obesity and end stage renal disease (ESRD). Even though the best treatment for ESRD is kidney transplantation, haemodialysis, which depends on vascular access, is a key element in the management of ESRD. The first line haemodialysis option with the best short and long term results is the creation of native arteriovenous access (arteriovenous fistula, AVF). Unfortunately, obese patients with ESRD are higher risk of unsuccessful AVF creation due to maturation problems associated with deep veins.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research