Dialysis arteriovenous fistulas: the critical role of color doppler ultrasound

Authors

  • N Verbeeck Dpt of Radiology
  • F Prospert Dpt of Nephrology
  • D McIntyre Dpt of Urology, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, rue Barblé
  • S Lamy Dpt of Urology, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, rue Barblé

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.663

Keywords:

Ultrasound (US), Doppler studies – Fistula, arterioveno

Abstract

Despite being time-consuming and observer-dependent, CDUS is a method of choice for performing and controlling dialysis shunts. It contributes to increasing the number of native AVFs and enables early detection of lesions therefore allowing quick percutaneous or surgical therapy.

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Published

2011-05-05

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Review Article