Revision using distal inflow for high flow hemodialysis access alters arterial flow characteristics in the dialysis arm

Revision using distal inflow (RUDI) is currently proposed in patients on hemodialysis having a high flow access (HFA;>2  L/min) or hemodialysis access-induced distal ischemia (HAIDI). However, a recurrence of high flow or hand ischemia is not unusual in the years after RUDI. The aim of the present study was to describe changes in flow characteristics and arterial diameters in the dialysis arm after RUDI for HFA.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 12, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael W.M. Gerrickens, Roel H.D. Vaes, Vivi Wiersma, Sander M.J. van Kuijk, Maarten G. Snoeijs, Bastiaan Govaert, Marc R. Scheltinga Source Type: research