Aneurysmal degeneration of the donor artery after vascular access.

Objective: This retrospective study analyzed the characteristics, potential risks, and therapeutic options of true aneurysms of the donor artery in arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) for dialysis access.

Methods: We retrospectively collected data of patients with aneurysmal degeneration (AD) after AVF creation from surgeons who were members of the French Society for Vascular Access, treated from January 2006 to May 2011. The study excluded patients with pseudoaneurysms.