Open AccessDacron Velour Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis Access
Author(s) -
S. Martin Lindenauer,
Randall Williams
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-198101000-00007
Subject(s) - medicine , arteriovenous fistula , hemodialysis , surgery , hemodialysis access , dialysis , prosthesis , fistula , vascular access
Dacron velour arteriovenous fistulas were created in the necks of 12 dogs. Sham dialysis was performed three times per week for one month in six animals, and for six months in an additional six animals. One prosthesis became infected, and perigraft bleeding occurred twice. There were no false aneurysms, and all prostheses remained patent. Dacron velour appears to be a satisfactory prosthetic material for use as an arteriovenous fistula for chronic hemodialysis access. The enhanced fibrous tissue adherence of Dacron velour may account for the few complications encountered.