Worldwide, hemodialysis remains the prevalent dialysis modality for more than 2 million
patients who require well-functioning vascular access for this procedure. Creation of an …

Background Central venous catheters (CVC) continue to play a prominent role in
haemodialysis vascular access with 46% to 70% of patients commencing haemodialysis via …

Infections are the second leading cause of death among patients with end-stage kidney
disease, behind only cardiovascular disease. In addition, patients on chronic dialysis are at …

Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred mode of hemodialysis access, but 60% of
conventional [vein-to-artery (VA)] AVF fail to mature, and only 50% remain patent at 1 year …

The number of people worldwide living with end-stage renal disease is increasing.
Arteriovenous fistulas are the preferred method of vascular access in patients who will …

Purpose To prospectively analyze technical and clinical outcome of percutaneous
thrombectomy aspiration using a vacuum-assisted thrombectomy catheter in acutely …

Background Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) is one of various complications
related to hemodialysis (HD). As a result of the high rate of infection, the use of lock solutions …

The timing of referral for creation of vascular access in a patient with declining kidney
function is difficult to predict. Current methods may result in patients undergoing …

There are over 8 million central venous access devices inserted each year, many in patients
with chronic conditions who rely on central access for life-preserving therapies. Central …

LIMA, João Kennedy Teixeira et al. Vascular accesses for hemodialysis: current situation in
the State of Ceará, Brazil. J. Hum. Growth Dev.[online]. 2022, vol. 32, n. 2, pp. 283-293. ISSN …