Long-Term Results from the Pivotal Multicenter Trial of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula Creation for Hemodialysis Access

Hull, Jeffrey E.; Jennings, William C.; Cooper, Randy I.; Narayan, Rajeev; Mawla, Neghae; Decker, Meredith

doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2022.05.016

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“…Furthermore, no foreign material remains in the patient. One point patients should be made aware of is the fact that percutaneous AV fistulas probably require a higher rate of maturation procedures [ 14 ]. Once the fistula is maturated, the number of interventions per patient/year is low [ 14 ].…”

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“…One point patients should be made aware of is the fact that percutaneous AV fistulas probably require a higher rate of maturation procedures [ 14 ]. Once the fistula is maturated, the number of interventions per patient/year is low [ 14 ]. In a comparison of surgical vs. percutaneously created AV fistulas, the material use (catheter price approx.…”

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Technical aspects of percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation with the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System. Preliminary results after 16 patients

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et al. 2023

Langenbecks Arch Surg

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Purpose Technical aspects are crucial for planning and performing endovascular arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation. The Ellipsys® Vascular Access System represents a minimal invasive method for the creation of a proximal forearm fistula. This report summarizes the essential elements for AVF creation with the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System and investigates feasibility, efficacy, and safety procedures conducted on 16 patients. Materials and methods We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent endovascular AVF creation with the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System between May 2020 and March 2022 at a tertiary referral center. Results The median age was 67.5 years (47–86 years). The mean BMI was 31.4 kg/m2. AV fistula was created on 15/16 patients on their left arm. The technical success was 100%. The mean operation time was 24.2 min. There were no complications associated with the procedure. All patients were examined after 30 days (± 5 days). Primary patency after 30 days was 94% (15/16). The mean fistula flow was 681.1 mL/min and the mean AVF diameter was 6.1 mm. Thirteen out of 15 patients met the criteria for potential hemodialysis. Conclusion With the Ellipsys Vascular Access System exist an additional possibility of an AV fistula creation. Based on above findings, the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System represents a feasible, safe, and effective method for AVF creation.

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confidence: 99%