Endovascular treatment to boost AV fistula maturation

J Vasc Access. 2017 Mar 6;18(Suppl. 1):15-18. doi: 10.5301/jva.5000678. Epub 2017 Mar 5.

Abstract

Impaired fistula maturation is associated with puncture-related complications, insufficient dialysis and potential permanent access failure. Non-maturation is frequently initiated by stenotic vascular access vessels comprising the outflow veins, the arteriovenous anastomosis and infrequently the inflow artery. Further findings in maturation protraction are central venous stenoses or accessory outflow veins. Depending on the underlying pathology, several endovascular approaches to boost fistula maturation are possible. To date standard balloon angioplasty remains the primary proven treatment option.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / instrumentation
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Blood Flow Velocity
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnostic imaging
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / physiopathology
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Punctures
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Vascular Patency