Predictive Value of 1-Week Postoperative Ultrasonography Findings for the Patency Rate of Arteriovenous Fistula

Introduction: Most guidelines in different countries recommend waiting more than 2 weeks for the initial cannulation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) after its creation. Although an experienced examiner can subjectively determine if an AVF is ready for early cannulation, there is a lack of objectiv...

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Main Authors: Yuki Shimizu, Junichiro Nakata, Masayuki Maiguma, Yuka Shirotani, Haruna Fukuzaki, Nao Nohara, Hiroaki Io, Yusuke Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Kidney International Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024920314297