The feasibility of small-caliber veins for autogenous arteriovenous fistula creation: A single-center retrospective study

ObjectiveAutogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is recommended as the first choice for hemodialysis vascular access. A small-caliber vein is one of the independent risk factors for AVF maturation and patency. However, the specific threshold is still unclear, making it difficult to accurately determi...

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Main Authors: Ruijia Feng, Siwen Wang, Guangqi Chang, Wayne W. Zhang, Qinghua Liu, Xin Wang, Wei Chen, Shenming Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1070084/full