Improving dialysis access management

Neenoo Khosla*, Shubhada N. Ahya

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Renal replacement therapy requires either placement of a functional hemodialysis vascular access or peritoneal dialysis catheter. Early provision of a dialysis access improves patient care with reduction in morbidity and reduces the economic burden incurred as a result of delayed access placement. Vascular access dysfunctions (thrombosis and infection) pose the greatest burden on the end-stage renal disease population. This article reviews the current literature on the planning of dialysis access, with particular emphasis on issues pertaining to vascular access. Current concepts to maximize access patency and efficiently manage vascular access complications are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)507-514
Number of pages8
JournalSeminars in nephrology
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nephrology

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