Arteriovenous access: managing common problems.

Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther

Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60531, USA.

Published: June 2005

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article discusses the importance of hemoaccess within vascular and general surgery, focusing on identifying those at risk of failure.
  • It reviews various endovascular and surgical techniques that can help maintain or restore hemoaccess functionality.
  • Additionally, the management of complications like infections, aneurysms, and arterial steal syndrome related to hemoaccess is addressed.

Article Abstract

The creation and maintenance of hemoaccess occupies a significant portion of most vascular and general surgery practices. In this article, the methods used to detect hemoaccess at risk for failure and the endovascular and surgical techniques used to prolong or restore their patency are reviewed. Also, the management of hemoaccess infection, aneurysmal degeneration, false aneurysm formation, and symptomatic arterial steal syndrome are described.

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