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Angio-access for haemodialysis--current perspective.

S K Pareek1, V Malhotra

  • 1Department of Nephrology, SMS Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 8, 2002
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Vascular access for hemodialysis has evolved, with arteriovenous fistulas remaining crucial. Synthetic grafts offer benefits for specific patients, but venous stenosis and thrombosis are common access failures impacting patient health and healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Vascular access is critical for hemodialysis patients, with significant advancements in temporary and permanent access options.
  • Arteriovenous (AV) fistulas, established in 1966, remain the preferred long-term vascular access for chronic hemodialysis.
  • Synthetic AV grafts offer advantages like shorter maturation times and multiple access sites, particularly beneficial for elderly and diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in vascular access for hemodialysis.
  • To highlight the benefits and drawbacks of various vascular access modalities, including AV fistulas and synthetic grafts.
  • To discuss common complications, their impact on patient morbidity and healthcare costs, and current management strategies.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of current literature on vascular access for hemodialysis.
  • Comparison of different vascular access types: Scribner shunt, double lumen catheters, cuffed tunnelled catheters, AV fistulas, and synthetic AV grafts.
  • Discussion of diagnostic techniques for access failure, including ultrasound dilution, Doppler, and angiography.
  • Overview of treatment modalities for access stenosis and thrombosis, including angioplasty, stenting, surgery, and thrombolysis.
  • Mention of preventative strategies like dipyridamole, radiation, and future gene therapy.

Main Results:

  • Vascular access complications, primarily venous stenosis and thrombosis (80% of cases), significantly increase morbidity and healthcare costs for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) programs.
  • Access-related morbidity accounts for a substantial portion of hospital stays and costs in ESRD patients.
  • Effective monitoring and timely treatment of outflow stenosis are crucial for access salvage.

Conclusions:

  • While AV fistulas are the gold standard, synthetic AV grafts provide valuable alternatives for specific patient populations.
  • Addressing vascular access complications through improved monitoring, timely intervention, and preventative measures is essential to reduce patient morbidity and healthcare expenditure.
  • Ongoing research and technological advancements, including gene therapy, hold promise for future improvements in vascular access management.