Conduits for hemodialysis access.
The role of prosthetic arteriovenous (AV) access is still important in the management and care of the renal dialysis patients. Multiple new modalities are available to the surgeon today and it is imperative that their role be understood so that optimum care can be delivered to this complex group of patients. This article describes significant changes in prosthetic management and newer configurations available to the surgeon.
Scott
Eric C
EC
Division of Vascular Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA.
Glickman
Marc H
MH
D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials