Predicting technical success after fistuloplasty: an analysis of 176 procedures.

Mohiuddin, Kamran, Bosanquet, David C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2304-0489, Dilaver, Nafi, Davies, Anthony and Davies, Christopher G. 2018. Predicting technical success after fistuloplasty: an analysis of 176 procedures. Annals of Vascular Surgery 51 , 141-146.e2. 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.01.101

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Abstract

Background Significant stenoses in arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) or arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) with limitation of flow and dialysis inadequacy should prompt consideration for fistuloplasty. We sought to identify fistulae, lesions, and patient-specific variables, which predict for outcomes after fistuloplasty. Methods Data were extracted retrospectively from a renal access database from 2011 to 2016 of patients undergoing fistuloplasty. Demographics, comorbidities, outcomes of intervention, and flow rates documented on preintervention and postintervention duplex were collected. Secondary analysis of factors associated with postfistuloplasty flow rates of >600 mL/min, previously shown to be predictive of not requiring future intervention, was performed. Results Of 204 attempted fistuloplasties, 176 were completed. One hundred forty (79.5%) were native AVFs and 34 (19.3%), AVGs (no data for 2). Median stenosis treated was 75%, with a majority (43.8%) in the proximal outflow vein. Flow rate on duplex after fistuloplasty was significantly better in AVFs (mean improvement 189.2 mL/min) than that in AVGs (mean improvement 51.8 mL/min; P = 0.034). Greatest flow improvement occurred for needling site stenotic lesions compared with other locations (from anastomosis to central vein) but was not significant. Brachio-brachial or brachio-axillary AVGs did significantly (P < 0.05) worse than all other fistulae types. The presence of hypertension was predicted for postfistuloplasty flow rate of >600 mL/min. Conclusions Flow rates after fistuloplasty vary depending on the type of fistula treated and the presence of hypertension. Knowledge of this can lead to better patient selection and counseling for fistuloplasty.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0890-5096
Date of Acceptance:	24 January 2018
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2024 15:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/169995

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