Kidney Transplant Therapy Articles & Analysis: Older
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Access abandonment occurred at subsequent placement, transplantation, kidney function recovery, loss to follow-up, transition to non-HD renal replacement therapy, death, or end of study period (December 31, 2014). ...
Background: Arteriovenous fistulae are the currently recommended gold standard vascular access modality for haemodialysis because of their prolonged patency, improved durability, and low risk of infection for those that mature. However, notable disadvantages are observed in terms of protracted maturation time, associated high rates of catheter use, and substantial abandonment rates. The aim of ...