Abstract
An autogenous arteriovenous fistula is considered the ideal access for hemodialysis
delivery. However, surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula is associated with
less than optimal technical success, and multiple interventions are often required
to assist maturation or maintain early patency. Given these shortcomings, multiple
new approaches are now under investigation that possibly improve on surgical techniques
and/or outcomes. Minimally invasive methods of creation with novel devices are under
investigation, with preliminary published results available.
Keywords
arteriovenous fistula - dialysis - creation - surgery - interventional radiology
