| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3849002 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The primary failure rate of fistulas and grafts is not affected by the presence of an ipsilateral catheter. However, cumulative access survival is inferior in patients with prior ipsilateral catheters. Avoidance of ipsilateral catheters may improve long-term vascular access survival.
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Authors
Roman MD, Jill PhD, Michael MD,