학술논문
The brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula: effect of patient variables
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
The Journal of Vascular Access. Oct 01, 2011 12(4):325-330
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1724-6032
Abstract
PURPOSE:: The hemodialysis population is constantly expanding as patients on dialysis have increased longevity and the number of kidneys available for transplantation remains static . After radiocephalic and brachiocephalic fistulas have been exhausted the use of the autologous brachiobasilic fistula (BBAVF) should be considered prior to use of a synthetic graft. We present our single center experience of 140 brachiobasilic fistulas in a five-year period and examine any factors that influence patency and long-term function. METHODS:: RESULTS:: Patency (defined as use of AVF for dialysis) was 83% at 3 months, 77% at 6 months, and 69% at 12 months. Length of patency ranged from 0 to 1918 days (at study cut-off) with a mean patency of 532 days. Factors found to significantly affect fistula patency included age over 60 (P=<0.001) and presence of peripheral vascular disease (P=0.048). CONCLUSIONS