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ArticleThe journal of vascular access2026

Patient-related factors influencing the choice of haemodialysis access in Sweden.

Emelie Laveborn, Ellinor Bergdahl, Ulrika Hahn Lundström, Bernd Stegmayr, Michael Ott

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Emelie LavebornDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.ORCID 0009-0004-8340-4517
Ellinor BergdahlDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
Ulrika Hahn LundströmDivision of Renal Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Bernd StegmayrDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
Michael OttDepartment of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0003-2393-9750

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Abstract

backgroundHaemodialysis access patterns differ internationally. This can not only be explained by differences in patient cohorts. What is considered

methodsRetrospective cohort study including all patients receiving a haemodialysis access in Sweden between 2013 and 2022. Data from the Swedish Renal Registry (SNR) and the National Patient Register (NPR) was used. Data regarding age, sex, cause of kidney failure, previous kidney replacement therapy, height and weight (after dialysis), were collected from SNR. Data on comorbidities were extracted both from SNR and the NPR. AV-accesses were grouped into four categories depending on location of artery. Changes in arteriovenous access creation over time and patient-related factors affecting the choice of first access were analysed.

resultsOf 10,170 patients, 9706 with 17,709 accesses were included. The creation of upper-arm fistulas (

conclusionsThe use of upper-arm fistulas and arteriovenous grafts is increasing, while forearm arteriovenous fistulas remain the primary access modality. Patient-related factors influencing the choice of access seemed to be related to vessel size and quality, rather than age and cardiovascular comorbidities.

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Arteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationPatient SelectionPractice Patterns, Physicians'Renal DialysisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBody SizeClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRegistriesAV fistulacathetersDialysis accessprosthetic graftsupper-arm fistula

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PMCPMC12920699

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