European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 176-180 , February 2006

Population Requirements for Vascular Access Surgery

  • K. Donovan

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Dr Kieron Donovan, Consultant Nephrologist, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK.

,Accepted 5 October 2005.

References 

  1. Brescia MJ, Cimino JE, Appel K, Hurwich BJ. Chronic hemodialysis using venipuncture and a surgically created arteriovenous fistula. N Engl J Med. 1966;275(20):1089–1092
  2. ERA-EDTA Registry 2003 annual report. Amsterdam: Academic Medical Center; 2003.
  3. UK Renal Registry report 2003. Bristol: UK Renal Registry; 2003.
  4. Atlas of end stage renal disease in the United States. Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2004.
  5. Lockhart ME, Robbin ML, McNamara MM, Allon M. Association of pelvic arterial calcification with arteriovenous thigh graft failure in haemodialysis patients. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2004;19(10):2564–2569
  6. Chesser AM, Baker LR. Temporary vascular access for first dialysis is common, undesirable and usually avoidable. Clin Nephrol. 1999;51(4):228–232
  7. Pisoni RL, Young EW, Dykstra DM, Greenwood RN, Hecking E, Gillespie B, et al. Vascular access use in Europe and the United States: results from the DOPPS. Kidney Int. 2002;61(1):305–316
  8. Woods JD, Port FK. The impact of vascular access for haemodialysis on patient morbidity and mortality. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 1997;12(4):657–659
  9. Beathard GA, Settle SM, Shields MW. Salvage of the nonfunctioning arteriovenous fistula. Am J Kidney Dis. 1999;33(5):910–916
  10. Foundation NK. National Kidney Foundation. K/DOQI clinical practice guidelines for vascular access. Am J Kidney Dis. 2001;37(Suppl 1):S137–S181
  11. Rodriguez JA, Armadans L, Ferrer E, Olmos A, Codina S, Bartolome J, et al. The function of permanent vascular access. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2000;15(3):402–408
  12. Bonalumi U, Civalleri D, Rovida S, Adami GF, Gianetta E, Griffanti-Bartoli F. Nine years' experience with end-to-end arteriovenous fistula at the ‘anatomical snuffbox’ for maintenance haemodialysis. Br J Surg. 1982;69(8):486–488
  13. Miller PE, Tolwani A, Luscy CP, Deierhoi MH, Bailey R, Redden DT, et al. Predictors of adequacy of arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 1999;56(1):275–280
  14. Lockhart ME, Robbin ML, Allon M. Preoperative sonographic radial artery evaluation and correlation with subsequent radiocephalic fistula outcome. J Ultrasound Med. 2004;23(2):161–168[quiz 169–171]
  15. Hodges TC, Fillinger MF, Zwolak RM, Walsh DB, Bech F, Cronenwett JL. Longitudinal comparison of dialysis access methods: risk factors for failure. J Vasc Surg. 1997;26(6):1009–1019
  16. Polo JR, Tejedor A, Polo J, Sanabia J, Calleja J, Gomez F. Long-term follow-up of 6–8 mm brachioaxillary polytetrafluorethylene grafts for hemodialysis. Artif Organs. 1995;19(11):1181–1184
  17. Young EW, Dykstra DM, Goodkin DA, Mapes DL, Wolfe RA, Held PJ. Hemodialysis vascular access preferences and outcomes in the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS). Kidney Int. 2002;61(6):2266–2271
  18. Tesio F, De Baz H, Panarello G, Calianno G, Quaia P, Raimondi A, et al. Double catheterization of the internal jugular vein for hemodialysis: indications, techniques, and clinical results. Artif Organs. 1994;18(4):301–304
  19. Saad TF. Bacteremia associated with tunnelled, cuffed hemodialysis catheters. Am J Kidney Dis. 1999;34(6):1114–1124
  20. Suhocki PV, Conlon PJ, Knelson MH, Harland R, Schwab SJ. Silastic cuffed catheters for hemodialysis vascular access: thrombolytic and mechanical correction of malfunction. Am J Kidney Dis. 1996;28(3):379–386
  21. Treatment of adults and children with renal failure: standards and audit measures. 3rd ed. London: Royal College of Physicians and the Renal Association; 2002.
  22. Reddan D, Klassen P, Frankenfield DL, Szczech L, Schwab S, Coladonato J, et al. National profile of practice patterns for hemodialysis vascular access in the United States. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2002;13(8):2117–2124
  23. Ascher E, Gade P, Hingorani A, Mazzariol F, Gunduz Y, Fodera M, et al. Changes in the practice of angioaccess surgery: impact of dialysis outcome and quality initiative recommendations. J Vasc Surg. 2000;31(1 Pt 1):84–92
  24. End stage renal failure—a framework for planning and service delivery. Towards equity and excellence in renal services. A Kidney Alliance report. The Kidney Alliance; 2001.
  25. Williams AJ. Vascular access surgery—how much is needed? In: Davies AH, Gibbons CP, editors. Vascular access simplified. Shrewsbury: UK tfm Publishing Ltd., 2003, p. 17– 30 [Chapter 3].

 Update on Renal Access and Transplantation—one of a series of educational articles edited by Mr Christopher Gibbons, Swansea, UK.

PII: S1078-5884(05)00599-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.001

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 176-180 , February 2006

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution