Kidney Function

Conclusion: With the possible exception of older patients with diabetes, autogenous conduits are preferable for dialysis access. Summary: The Clinical Guidelines for Vascular Access from the National Kidney Foundation Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative recommend radial-cephalic arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and brachial-cephalic AVFs as the first and second choices for dialysis access, followed by prosthetic grafts, brachial-basilic AVFs, and venous catheters as secondary choices. These recommendations have been verified by review articles and small prospective trials and small clinical series. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)

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