The prospective group included all the
arteriovenous fistulae done for haemodialysis access from 01/11/2010 to 31/10/2011.
Clinical characteristics of the patients with cerebral
arteriovenous malformation
Unlike Humacyte's pivotal HUMANITY trial, this new study population includes subjects with ESRD who require hemodialysis treatment and who are candidates for an
arteriovenous fistula.
Arteriovenous malformations are classified according to Spetzler-Martin's classification in six grades.
Either abnormality can limit the maturation and viability of the
arteriovenous fistula.
Abbreviations AVM -
arteriovenous malformation MRI - magnetic resonance imaging CT - computerized tomography SAH - subarachnoid hemorrhage
Extracranial
arteriovenous malformations: Natural progression and recurrence after treatment.
Treatment strategies of arterial steal after
arteriovenous access.
Rest were either expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) bridge grafts (37) or bovine
arteriovenous bridge grafts (9).
Factors affecting the patency of
arteriovenous fistulas for dialysis access.
If a clinically relevant residual flow and persistent arterial perfusion of the pseudoaneurysm/AVF are identified, selective surgical resection/ligation (open or laparoscopic) may be further adopted to achieve a complete closure of the
arteriovenous communication.
Three years before the current presentation he underwent his first
arteriovenous fistula in his left arm that was not functional which meant the patient had to undergo surgery for a second fistula to be created between the humeral artery and the left cephalic vein.
