The Sparks Mandril for vessel access in haemodialysis.
The Sparks Mandril, placed as a forearm loop, provides excellent access for haemodialysis. The long-term patency rate however, is less than for other access devices and hence the mandril's place at present is in patients with access problems.
D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology