title: Arteriovenous fistula. Vascular access for long-term hemodialysis.
abstract: Long-term hemodialysis remains the most important support for patients with ESRD, and reliable vascular access is an essential component of this management plan. Recent refinements in AV fistula surgical techniques have produced this dependable, well-tolerated, long-term access route for hemodialysis.
authors.affiliation: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: McEwen
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing