Development of a prognostic model for fistula maturation in patients with advanced renal failure
Citation
Siddiqui, M. (2014) Development of a prognostic model for fistula
maturation in patients with advanced renal failure, no. 295.
Abstract
A suitable type of vascular access has to be created to establish a connection between
the circulation system of the patient and the haemodialysis cycle. The arteriovenous
fistula (AVF) is considered to provide the best long-term functional vascular access,
with reduced risk of thrombosis or infection and cost-effective. However, significant
numbers of AVF, which fail to develop sufficiently for dialysis, are 28-53% of cases.
This study aimed to explore the potential influence of blood markers and factors on
the maturation of AVF, in patients who have undergone vascular access surgery and
to develop and validate a prognostic model to determine the success of AVF
maturation.