[Results with arteriovenous fistulae in periodic haemodialysis]

Personal experience regarding 92 arteriovenous fistuale carried for the application of the artificial kidney in 70 patients is described. The technical technique is explained and haemodynamic considerations in support of a preference for end-to-end anastomosis are illustrated. A critical assessment is made of the reasons for failure and their prognostic significance as far as subsequent operation is concerned.