Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation in Prevalent Hemodialysis Patients in the United States: A National Study

摘要

BackgroundArteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) are the preferred form of hemodialysis vascular access, but maturation failures occur frequently, often resulting in prolonged catheter use. We sought to characterize AVF maturation among a national sample of prevalent hemodialysis patients in the United States.