Affiliation:
1. Department of Vascular Surgery, Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Limerick - Ireland
Abstract
Background Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are preferred for haemodialysis access, but maturation is unpredictable. Results Clinical examination alone is unreliable for AVF planning. Duplex ultrasonography may provide useful anatomical and physiological data to allow more accurate prediction of likely AVF success. Conclusion Selective use of duplex ultrasonography appears to enhance AVF success rates, but there are insufficient data to recommend routine duplex screening of AVF candidates. Agreed vessel criteria are needed.
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