Vascularization of the arteriovenous fistula wall and association with maturation outcomes.

CONCLUSION: The lack of change in intimal and medial vascularization after arteriovenous fistula creation argues against higher oxygen demand in the inner walls of the fistula during the vein to arteriovenous fistula transformation. Postoperative intimal hyperplasia in the arteriovenous fistula wall appears to thrive under hypoxic conditions. Vasa vasorum density and area by themselves are not predictive of maturation outcomes.
PMID: 31608758 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - October 16, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research