title: Vascular ultrasound for the pre-operative evaluation prior to arteriovenous fistula formation for haemodialysis: review of the evidence.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferring
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: Antonius
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wilmink
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018617:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Pulsed; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*