Journal article
The Effect of Risk of Maturation Failure and Access Type on Arteriovenous Access-Related Costs among Hemodialysis Patients.
Abstract
Background: Several studies report lower costs associated with attaining and maintaining patency for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas as compared to AV grafts among patients receiving hemodialysis. However, these costs may vary according to the AV access's risk of failure to mature (FTM). The aim of this study was to examine the effect of AV access type and risk of FTM on the total costs of attaining and maintaining AV access patency over 1, 3, and …
Authors
Kosa SD; Gafni A; Thabane L; Lok CE
Journal
Kidney360, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 248–257
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
April 2020
DOI
10.34067/kid.0001062019
ISSN
2641-7650