ReviewNature reviews. Nephrology2013
Vascular access in haemodialysis: strengthening the Achilles' heel.
Review in Nature reviews. Nephrology, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 65 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Contact-Free Video Imaging of Arteriovenous Fistulas In Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on the Maturation of Newly Constructed Autogenous Arteriovenous Fistulas in Uremic Patients
Who cites it
65 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 159 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluation of simulation models in neurosurgical training according to face, content, and construct validity: a systematic review.Acta neurochirurgica · 2022Pooled it
- Comparison of regional and local anesthesia for arteriovenous fistula creation in end-stage renal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC anesthesiology · 2020Pooled it
- Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon versus Plain Balloon Angioplasty for Dysfunctional Autogenous Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.Korean journal of radiology · 2020Trial
- Long-Term Functional Patency and Cost-Effectiveness of Arteriovenous Fistula Creation under Regional Anesthesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2020Trial
- Blood osteoprotegerin is associated with arteriovenous access thrombosis in hemodialysis patients.Kidney research and clinical practice · 2026Article
- Vascular Access 4.0 for Hemodialysis: Toward a Needle-Free, Smart, Closed, and Connected System.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Factors associated with patency following drug-coated balloon angioplasty of hemodialysis access.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Performance of Doppler ultrasound parameters for the detection of stenosis in distal arteriovenous fistulas.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Vessel Wall Histologic Changes in a Porcine Model of Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis Treated with Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty.Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR · 2025Article
- Safety and efficacy of a new covered stent in hemodialysis vascular access outflow stenosis: A Brazilian multicenter retrospective study.The journal of vascular access · 2025Article
- Vascular access dysfunction incidence among Japanese dialysis patients from NDB Open Data Japan.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
- Development of a Porcine Model of Arteriovenous Fistula Venous Stenosis Treated with Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty.Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR · 2025Article
- Application of Cutaneous Nerve Block in Balloon Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Vascular Access Stenosis: A Pain Management Strategy.Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan) · 2025Article
- Fibroblast growth factor 21 predicts arteriovenous fistula functional patency loss and mortality in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.Renal failure · 2024Article
- Transforming Dialysis Access Together: A Multidisciplinary, Cross-Cutting, Patient-Centered Initiative.Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN · 2024Article
- Safety and Performance of a Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis for Hemodialysis Vascular Access Outflow Stenosis: A Brazilian Multicenter Retrospective Study.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2024Article
- Hemodialysis Access: US for Preprocedural Mapping and Evaluation of Maturity and Access Dysfunction.Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc · 2024Article
- Factors affecting the primary patency of native arteriovenous fistulas after ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.Renal failure · 2023Article
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Despite all the progress achieved since Scribner first introduced the arteriovenous (AV) shunt in 1960 and Cimino and Brescia introduced the native AV fistula in 1962, we have continued to face a conundrum in vascular access for dialysis, in that dialysis vascular access is at the same time both the 'lifeline' and the 'Achilles' heel' of haemodialysis. Indeed, findings from a multitude of published articles in this area, unfortunately mainly observational studies, reflect both our frustration and our limited knowledge in this area. Despite improved understanding of the pathophysiology of stenosis and thrombosis of the vascular access, we have unfortunately not been very successful in translating these advances into either improved therapies or a superior process of care. As a result, we continue to face an epidemic of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation failure, a proliferation of relatively ineffective interventions such as angioplasty and stent placement, an extremely high incidence of catheter use, and more doubts rather than guidance with regard to the role (or lack thereof) of surveillance. An important reason for these problems is the lack of focused translational research and robust randomized prospective studies in this area. In this Review, we will address some of these critical issues, with a special emphasis on identifying the best process of care pathways that could reduce morbidity and mortality. We also discuss the potential use of novel therapies to reduce dialysis vascular access dysfunction.
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