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ArticleBMC nephrology2018

Factors affecting fistula failure in patients on chronic hemodialysis: a population-based case-control study.

Cheng-Chieh Yen, Ching-Fang Tsai, Yueh-Yun Luo, Hsin-Yi Yang, Mei-Yin Liu, Peir-Haur Hung, Yueh-Han Hsu

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Article in BMC nephrology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Cheng-Chieh YenDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmansion Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, No.539, Zhongxiao Rd.60002, East Dist, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
Ching-Fang TsaiDepartment of Medical Research, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
Yueh-Yun LuoDepartment of Nursing, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
Hsin-Yi YangDepartment of Medical Research, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
Mei-Yin LiuHealth Center of Houbi District, Tainan City, Taiwan.
Peir-Haur HungDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmansion Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, No.539, Zhongxiao Rd.60002, East Dist, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
Yueh-Han HsuDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmansion Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, No.539, Zhongxiao Rd.60002, East Dist, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan. cych07023@gmail.com.
Chia-Yi Christian Hospital · TWChia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith advancement of hemodialysis (HD) technique, late fistula failure (LFF) remains a problem significantly affecting life quality of patients. We attempt to identify factors affecting LFF in patients on chronic HD in Taiwan from the National Health Insurance Research Database.

methodsThis case-control study enrolled patients over 18 years old and who received regular HD for more than 3 months. LFF was defined as the first fistula failure episode beyond 3 months of chronic HD. We analyzed characteristics, comorbidities and medicine and investigated the association factors of LFF by logistic regression model. A trend test was conducted for risk in different provider levels. Sensitivity tests were conducted to test consistency.

resultsOf 1558 patients recruited, 772 (49.6%) were identified as LFF cases and 786 were identified as controls. The data showed that patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) had 42% increased rate of LFF. Patients receiving more than 10 HD sessions per month had a 90% increased rate of LFF; patients receiving chronic HD in private clinics had a 49% reduction rate of LFF. There were no significant differences in age, dialysis frequency, and comorbidities among different provider levels. There was a significant trend of risk reduction of the event from medical centers, regional hospitals, district hospitals, to private clinics. The sensitivity tests revealed similar results.

conclusionsThe factors associated with LFF include DM and receiving more HD sessions; on the contrary, receiving HD in private clinics is associated with less risk of LFF.

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Population SurveillanceAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalCase-Control StudiesDiabetes MellitusFemaleFistulaHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedRenal DialysisRisk FactorsDiabetes mellitusDialysis frequencyDialysis provider levelFistula careHemodialysisLate fistula failureQuality improvementTaiwan

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