title: Intraoperative assessment of vascular access.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The intraoperative quality assessment of the arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis is an essential process to limit early failure due to technical problems or inadequate vascular quality. This step is not clearly defined in the literature with no recommendations.
  
  
  METHODS
  We selected published articles related to the topic of intraoperative quality control of the vascular access for hemodialysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The intraoperative blood flow measurement greater than 120 ml/min in autologous fistula and less than 320 ml/min in arteriovenous graft was described as predictive factors for early failure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The blood flow measurement should be performed after the confection of the anastomosis. When blood flow is limited, fistulography is an essential step to assess patency.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic and Vascular Department, University Hospital, Lausanne - Switzerland.
authors.forename: Francois
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Saucy
authors.forename: Sébastien
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Déglise
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Holzer
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Salomon
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Engelberger
authors.forename: Jean-Marc
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Corpataux
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014654:Vascular Patency