Complications of native arteriovenous fistula: the role of color Doppler ultrasonography.

Authors :: Visciano B
Riccio E
De Falco V
Musumeci A
Capuano I
Memoli A
Di Nuzzi A
Pisani A
Source :: Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy [Ther Apher Dial] 2014 Apr; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 155-61. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Aug 28.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Color Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) is a readily available, inexpensive and noninvasive method, which has improved the survival of native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) by increasing the early diagnosis of complications. Although angiography has been currently considered as the gold standard for imaging of vascular access abnormalities, CDUS may be superior in some aspects, since it provides information both on the morphology and on the function of vascular access and it is the only tool directly available to the nephrologist. In addition, CDUS offers the advantage of a non-invasive bedside procedure with lower costs and with no need for radiocontrast.<br /> (© 2013 The Authors. Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis © 2013 International Society for Apheresis.)

Subjects :: Female
Humans
Monitoring, Physiologic
Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging
Arteriovenous Fistula complications
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical adverse effects
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color methods

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1744-9987
Volume :: 18
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 24720406
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-9987.12073

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