Intra-Operative Cephalic Vein Distensibility Can Predict Maturation of Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula

ABSTRACT

These results suggest that the intra-operative cephalic vein distensibility is a predictor of RCAVF maturation. Intraoperative measurement of venous distensibility may be helpful in choosing the most suitable native AVF type for each individual patient, which possibly improves the native AVF maturation.