Outcomes of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis in Sudanese patients: single-center experience.

A well-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is essential for the maintenance of hemodialysis (HD) in patients with chronic renal failure. Our aim is to review our experience of creating AVF and to asses its success rate and common complication. A prospective, hospital-based study was conducted on 73 patients (48 males and 25 females) on chronic HD in Gezira Hospital for Renal Diseases and Surgery, from January to July 2007.

Long-term efficacy and tolerability of lanthanum carbonate: results from a 3-year study.

Background: Control of serum phosphate over the long term is essential in patients with end-stage renal disease. Six-month and 2-year extensions to a 6-month study evaluated the long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of the new phosphate binder lanthanum carbonate.

Methods: Patients who participated in a 6-month, randomized trial comparing lanthanum carbonate with calcium carbonate were eligible for a 24-week, open-label extension.