Duplex sonography in the planning and evaluation of arteriovenous fistulae for haemodialysis.
This paper describes how to perform duplex sonography in the planning and evaluation of arteriovenous fistulae in haemodialysis patients, discusses its roles in these settings, and presents a review of commonly encountered complications.
Kerr
S F
SF
Department of Radiology, St James' University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK. skerr44@doctors.org.uk
Krishan
S
S
Lapham
R C
RC
Weston
M J
MJ
D001158:Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex / Q000379:methods*