Association of Four Types of Vascular Access Including Arterial Superficialization with Mortality in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Japan

Abstract

This nationwide cohort study conducted in Japan suggested that AVF usage may have the lowest risk of all-cause mortality. The study also suggested that the usage of AS may be associated with better survival rates compared to those of TC-CVC in patients who are not suitable for AVF or AVG.