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Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Using the Optiflow Vascular Anastomosis Device: A First in Man Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Manson Roberto J,
Ebner Adrian,
Gallo Santiago,
Chemla Eric,
Mantell Mark,
Deaton David,
RoyChaudhury Prabir
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
seminars in dialysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1525-139X
pISSN - 0894-0959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-139x.2012.01062.x
Subject(s) - medicine , arteriovenous fistula , anastomosis , vascular access , arteriovenous anastomosis , surgery , dialysis , fistula , hemodialysis
Although arteriovenous fistulae are the preferred form of dialysis vascular access they continue to have significant problems with maturation failure. The Optiflow device is a sutureless anastomotic conduit which could potentially reduce surgical time and also standardize the surgical procedure. We report herein on the “First in Man” experience with the Optiflow device.