Is Routine Preoperative Ultrasonographic Mapping for Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Necessary in Patients with Favorable Physical Examination Findings? Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

The results indicate that PUSM offers no advantage over PE with regard to AVF function in patients with favorable forearm anatomy. The authors do not advocate routine use of PUSM in patients with favorable PE findings scheduled for forearm AVF creation.