Multi-Disciplinary Care Approach and Pre-Operative Vascular Mapping Can Improve Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes in Chinese Hemodialysis Patients

ABSTRACT

The AVF outcomes in terms of primary failure, patency and complication rates were significantly improved after introduction of multi-disciplinary care approach and pre-operative sonographic vascular mapping. These initiatives should be carried on and widely promoted in various hospitals with hemodialysis facilities.