Journal article
Patency Rates of the Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Advantages of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF), including long patency and few complications, were ascertained more than 2 decades ago and may not apply to the contemporary dialysis population.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Estimates were pooled using a random-effects model and sources of heterogeneity were explored using metaregression.
Authors
Al-Jaishi AA; Oliver MJ; Thomas SM; Lok CE; Zhang JC; Garg AX; Kosa SD; Quinn RR; Moist LM
Journal
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 63, No. 3, pp. 464–478
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2014
DOI
10.1053/j.ajkd.2013.08.023
ISSN
0272-6386