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Published on: April 1, 2022
Endovascular Arteriovenous Fistula Creation: A Review
Ravi Tyagi1, S Samaduddin Ahmed2, Rakesh Navuluri3
1University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract:
Endovascular arteriovenous fistula (endoAVF) creation offers a minimally invasive method for the formation of arteriovenous shunts utilized for hemodialysis. Currently, there exist two similar yet unique devices: WavelinQ and Ellipsys. This review analyzes the anatomy, pre- and postoperative considerations, fistula creation methods, and outcomes associated with endoAVF. Currently, data are limited with regard to clinical efficacy of endoAVFs when compared to surgical AVFs. However, early data suggest endoAVFs are a useful technique in the creation of AVFs.

