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Semin intervent Radiol 2009; 26(2): 144-150
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1222459
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Optimizing Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation

Steven M. Zangan1 , Abigail Falk2
  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • 2American Access Care, New York, New York
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29 June 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Autogenous arteriovenous fistulas are the preferred vascular access in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Increasing fistula prevalence depends on increasing fistula placement, improving the maturation of fistula that fail to mature and enhancing the long-term patency of mature fistula. Percutaneous methods for optimizing arteriovenous fistula maturation will be reviewed.

KEYWORDS

Arteriovenous fistula maturation - dialysis access - angioplasty - collateral embolization

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Steven M ZanganM.D. 

Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2026, Chicago, IL 60637

Email: szangan@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu

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