Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10214613 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Temporizing catheter use was associated with higher mortality, higher infection, and lower patency, thus undermining the highly prevalent approach of electively using catheters as a bridge to permanent access. Autogenous fistulas are associated with longer time to catheter-free dialysis but better patency, lower infection risk, and lower mortality compared with prosthetic grafts in the general population.
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Authors
Isibor J. MD, MPH, Babak J. MD, PhD, MSc, Besma MD, MPH, Mahmoud MD, MHS,