Publications by authors named "David Deardon"
Long-term outcome of upper limb autogenous arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis access.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
January 2013
Provision of a reliable and durable vascular access for hemodialysis continues to be a challenge for clinicians. The aim of this study was to examine the outcome of upper limb autogenous arteriovenous fistula procedures for hemodialysis and factors influencing access survival. A retrospective review was carried out on 575 patients who underwent 842 consecutive vascular access procedures done over a period of ten-years.
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- Delayed graft function (DGF) is highly common (over 80%) in kidney transplants from non-heart-beating donors (NHBDs), sparking debate about its long-term effects.
- Despite a high incidence of DGF, long-term graft survival rates for these kidneys remain relatively good, with survival rates at 10 years showing the impact of recipient death more significant than rejection.
- In this study, patients who survived after transplantation experienced excellent long-term outcomes, suggesting that DGF might not be as detrimental as previously thought.