Colour duplex ultrasound accurately identifies focal stenoses in dysfunctional autogenous arteriovenous fistulae

Abhilash P. Chandra, DELFINO DIMASCIO, Simon M. Gruenewald, Brian J. Nankivell, Richard D. Allen, Jan Swinnen

Nephrology · 2009 · 34 citations · 8 references

Abstract

Colour duplex US provides an accurate diagnostic assessment of a dysfunctional autogneous AVF, and is an important planning tool for subsequent open or endovascular intervention. It is particularly accurate in the peri-anastomotic area of the fistula which harbours the majority of fistula problems.

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