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Approach to patients with "complex" hemodialysis access problems.

Thomas S Huber1, James M Seeger

  • 1Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA. Huber@surgery.ufl.edu

Seminars in Dialysis
|January 22, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This review presents an algorithm for managing complex permanent hemodialysis access, emphasizing imaging and surgical principles to create arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) even in challenging cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Management of complex permanent hemodialysis access is not well-defined.
  • Patients with difficult access present unique surgical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an algorithm for patients with complex hemodialysis access needs.
  • To address specific complications hindering permanent access creation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes noninvasive imaging (vascular laboratory) to assess access configurations.
  • Employs invasive imaging (venography, arteriography) to confirm optimal access.
  • Applies standard vascular surgery principles for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) construction.

Main Results:

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  • An algorithm is proposed for diagnosing and managing complex hemodialysis access.
  • Specific problems like inadequate veins, arterial inflow issues, central vein stenosis, prior failures, and obesity are addressed.
  • Native AVFs can be successfully created in most complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach involving advanced imaging and surgical expertise can overcome complex hemodialysis access challenges.
  • Successful creation of permanent hemodialysis access, particularly native AVFs, is achievable in nearly all patients.
  • Adherence to fundamental surgical principles ensures optimal outcomes for challenging vascular access cases.