The optimal initial choice for permanent arteriovenous hemodialysis access Michael D. Sgroi, MD, Madhukar S. Patel, MD, Samuel E. Wilson, MD, William C. Jennings, MD, John Blebea, MD, Thomas S. Huber, MD, PhD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 58, Issue 2, Pages 539-548 (August 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.04.058 Copyright © 2013 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig Prevalent vascular access reported for patients in the United States. AVF placed, Patients with an arteriovenous fistula in place; AVF in use, patients with an arteriovenous fistula in use; AV graft, patients with an arteriovenous graft in use; CVC >90 days, patients with a central venous catheter present >90 days; All CVCs, all patients with catheter access. Data displayed are from the Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative web site. Available at: http://www.fistulafirst.org/AboutFistulaFirst/FFBIData.aspx. Accessed February 24, 2012. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2013 58, 539-548DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2013.04.058) Copyright © 2013 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions