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. 1994 Jan;59(1):225-32; quiz 235-7, 239-40.

Arteriovenous fistula. Vascular access for long-term hemodialysis

D R McEwen  1
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  • PMID: 8109953

Arteriovenous fistula. Vascular access for long-term hemodialysis

D R McEwen. AORN J. 1994 Jan.

Abstract

Long-term hemodialysis remains the most important support for patients with ESRD, and reliable vascular access is an essential component of this management plan. Recent refinements in AV fistula surgical techniques have produced this dependable, well-tolerated, long-term access route for hemodialysis.

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