title: Primary vascular access.
abstract: Primary vascular access is usually achievable by a distal autogenous arterio-venous fistula (AVF). This article describes the approach to vascular access planning, the usual surgical options and the factors affecting patency.
authors.affiliation: Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA2 7NW, UK. cp_gibbons@msn.com
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Gibbons
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014654:Vascular Patency