Pre-Operative Vessel Mapping and Early Post-Operative Surveillance Duplex Scanning of Arteriovenous Fistulae

Abstract

This study shows that preoperative vessel mapping provides useful information regarding the choice of AVF. Access surveillance duplex scanning at 6-8 weeks post-operatively is viable and has a high sensitivity and specificity for final outcome of fistula. Identifying AVF with potential problems early means that further intervention or surgery can be planned earlier, which will have a positive impact on patients.