Autologous arteriovenous fistula is associated with superior outcomes in elderly hemodialysis patients

Autologous arteriovenous fistula is associated with superior outcomes in elderly hemodialysis patients

Abstract Background The number of elderly patients with end-stage renal disease is increasing rapidly. The higher prevalence of comorbidities and shorter life expectancy in these patients make it difficult to decide on the type of vascular access (VA). We explored the optimal choice for VA in elderl...

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Main Authors: Eunjin Bae, Hajeong Lee, Dong Ki Kim, Kook-Hwan Oh, Yon Su Kim, Curie Ahn, Jin Suk Han, Sang-Il Min, Seung-Kee Min, Hyo-Cheol Kim, Kwon Wook Joo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Elderly
Hemodialysis
Vascular access type
Vascular access abandonment
All-cause mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1109-9

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